Dr Abhilash Maroju
LOS ANGELES: A major three-day gathering celebrating Hindu Dharma, temple leadership, spiritual service, and community empowerment brought together a significant representation of Hindu leaders, priests, community representatives, and organizations from October 2 through October 4, 2026, for the 19th HMEC — Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council Conference and 13th HMPC — Hindu Mandir Priest Conference.
The landmark gathering provided an important platform for Hindu religious and community leaders to come together, exchange ideas, strengthen Hindu institutions, and discuss the continued preservation and advancement of Hindu Dharma and community service.
Americans4Hindus Joins Significant Hindu Leadership Gathering
Americans4Hindus proudly participated in this important three-day conference, contributing to the broader conversation on Hindu awareness, leadership, community engagement, institutional strength, and collective responsibility.
Representing Americans4Hindus, Geeta Sikand, Senior National Vice President of Communications, and Navneet Pathak, Chief Organization Officer, delivered powerful messages that connected strongly with the audience.
Their presentations brought together facts, awareness, and a clear call for the Hindu community to awaken, engage, organize, and take meaningful action in support of Hindu Dharma and the community.
Dr. Romesh K. Japra Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
One of the most significant moments of the conference was the presentation of the prestigious HMEC Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Romesh K. Japra, Founder & Chairman of Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe.
The recognition was met with tremendous appreciation and applause from the gathering, honoring Dr. Japra’s achievements, longstanding leadership, and decades of service to the Hindu community and Hindu Dharma.
Throughout his years of community leadership, Dr. Japra has worked to build institutions, create platforms for Hindu engagement, promote Hindu values, encourage leadership, and inspire greater community participation and service.
His work through Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe reflects a continuing commitment to Hindu awareness, community service, cultural preservation, leadership development, civic engagement, and strengthening the voice and participation of Hindus in American society.
The HMEC Lifetime Achievement Award represents a meaningful recognition of this longstanding commitment and the impact of his work across the Hindu community.
A Powerful Platform for Hindu Representation
The 19th HMEC Conference and 13th HMPC Conference highlighted the vital role of Hindu mandirs, priests, spiritual leaders, community organizations, and volunteers in preserving Dharma and serving future generations.
With substantial Hindu representation from across the community, the three-day gathering created opportunities for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and exchange of ideas while emphasizing the importance of strengthening Hindu institutions and community leadership.
The participation of Americans4Hindus further underscored the importance of connecting Hindu Dharma, community service, leadership, awareness, civic engagement, and collective action.
Americans4Hindus extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Romesh K. Japra on receiving the prestigious HMEC Lifetime Achievement Award and expresses its appreciation to HMEC, HMPC, their leadership teams, priests, volunteers, and all participants who contributed to the success of this significant gathering.
Dr. Japra’s recognition stands as an inspiring tribute to a lifetime of service and leadership and a reminder that when leadership is guided by Dharma and dedicated to community, its impact can extend across generations.
A4H CALL TO ACTION
Americans4Hindus encourages Hindu and pro-Hindu Americans across the country to become more actively engaged in civic life by becoming informed voters, participating in community affairs, interacting with elected representatives, supporting public service and developing the next generation of community leadership.
Strong civic participation. Stronger community voice. Stronger democracy.
About Americans4Hindus (A4H):
Americans4Hindus is dedicated to empowering Hindu Americans through political education, leadership development, strategic endorsements, and community mobilization. Americans4Hindus continues to expand its national presence by building alliances, empowering communities, and advancing democratic engagement across the United States
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“We are not just participating – we are shaping the future. From school boards to the U.S. Congress, American Hindus are ready to lead.”— Americans4Hindus.
