Devout Hindus resolve to preserve and promote Sanatan Dharma and culture
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh – At the ‘Virat Hindu Sammelan’ organised by the ‘Sanatan Sanskriti Seva Sangh’ here, devout Hindus took a pledge to protect and promote Sanatan culture. Inspired by the ‘Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnad Mahotsav’ organised by Sanatan Sanstha in Delhi last year, the Sangh held this conference at ‘Bajaj International School’ in the Shardan Nagar area.
Sadguru @hjsdrpingale, National Guide of @HinduJagrutiOrg addressed a ‘Virat Hind Sammelan’ at Saharanpur.
From the ancient Kuru kingdom to the sacred Shivaliks of Maa Shakumbhari Devi, Saharanpur stands as a testament to #Hindu resilience through the ages 🚩#HinduDharma pic.twitter.com/N1z4yZxQnm
— HJS_Delhi-NCR (@HJS_Delhi) February 23, 2026
The programme was presided over by Shri. Sanjay Saini. The event had the special presence of Pujya Swami Raghavendra and Sadguru Dr Charudatta Pingale, the National guide of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti.
Shri. Mukesh Talwar (President of ‘Sanatan Sanskriti Seva Sangh’), Shri. Sanoj Rohila (General Secretary), and all executive members actively contributed to making the programme successful. Shri. Ravindranath Sharma, Shri. Sharad Maheshwari, and Sardar Satyapal also made special contributions.
Glimpses of the programme
The presence of Saharanpur MLA Rajiv Gumber and renowned social worker Sushma Bajaj was noteworthy. Through the Sammelan, a powerful message of the reawakening of Dharma, culture, and national consciousness was conveyed to society.
Protection of Dharma is as important as self-defence: Pujya Swami Raghavendra
In today’s times, youngsters should not limit themselves to music and dance alone; they should also learn simple techniques of self-defence. From the stage, Swamiji demonstrated lathi strikes, proving that with firm resolve and practice, age is no barrier. He stated that along with self-defence, protecting one’s Dharma is also equally important.
Social transformation impossible without practising Dharma and culture: Sadguru Dr Charudatta Pingale
Hindu Dharma is not defined merely by birth but develops through conduct, thoughts and values. The importance of adopting a lifestyle in accordance with traditional dates, rituals, and Bharatiya culture was explained. Knowledge of Dharma, the four Purusharthas (Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha), the four ashrams, the sixteen sanskars, and the principle of karma-phala is essential. Today, self-awareness, awareness about Dharma, and cultural consciousness in society are of utmost importance. The Bharatiya New Year begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — it is essential to accept this and perform sadhana while understanding one’s lineage, tradition, gotra, and cultural identity. Until individuals reconnect with their roots and practise dharma and culture, meaningful social transformation will not be possible.
