The International Arya Mahasammelan 2025, held at Swarn Jayanti Park, Rohini (New Delhi) from October 30 to November 2, celebrated 150 years of Arya Samaj, founded by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. Delegates from several countries, including the US, Netherlands, Nepal, Uganda, and Suriname, attended the event, highlighting Arya Samaj’s global influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the gathering, describing Arya Samaj as a symbol of India’s Vedic identity and cultural resurgence. He praised Swami Dayanand for fighting social evils and colonial oppression, and noted the movement’s impact on freedom fighters like Lala Lajpat Rai and Ram Prasad Bismil.
The Mahasammelan featured Vedic chanting, cultural programs, and discussions on education, gender equality, and sustainable development. Organized by the Delhi Arya Pratinidhi Sabha, it promoted youth participation, interfaith harmony, and reaffirmed Arya Samaj’s principles of truth, universal brotherhood, and social upliftment.
Overall, the event was a global tribute to Arya Samaj’s 150-year legacy and its enduring mission to build a just, enlightened, and spiritually grounded society.
