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Vishwa Hindu Parishad to Host Dharma Literary Festival in Illinois
The festival aims to address concerns over the portrayal of the ‘Hindu narrative’
Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) is a Hindu far-right organization and the US offshoot of India’s Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). / VHPA
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA), in collaboration with several partners, including the Hindu University of America, TAG TV, and INDICA, is set to host the First Dharma Literary Festival 2024. The event will take place on Aug.24, from 10 AM to 6 PM Central at the Wojcik Conference Center, Harper College, Palatine, Illinois.
The festival aims to address concerns over the portrayal of the ‘Hindu narrative’, which, according to VHPA, for the past thousand years has been largely shaped by outsiders. Many Hindus have found these depictions to be deeply offensive and unrepresentative of their cultural heritage. In response, a growing number of writers and media personalities are working to recover and rebuild a more ‘accurate and proud civilizational narrative’.
Somnath Ghosh, India's Consul General in Chicago, will be the event's chief guest. The event aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of India's knowledge heritage and literature, as well as highlight the profound impact of Indian culture and thought on both the subcontinent and the world.
Dignitaries at the event. / VHPA It will bring together a distinguished lineup of authors, public intellectuals, activists, and scholars from around the globe for a series of thought-provoking conversations. Speakers like Kushal Mehra, host of the podcast Carvaka, Sham Sharma, Avatans Kumar, Tahir Gora, Deepa Bhaskaran Salem, Aditi Banerjee, Arif Ajakia, Jai Bansal, Tufail Chaturvedi, Kalyan Viswanathan are part of the speaker lineup.
Tahir Gora's Bilatakalluf Show will be performed on stage with Tufail Chaturvedi and Arif Ajakia. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the depths of Hindu philosophy, delve into the nuances of ancient texts, and engage with contemporary voices shaping the literary landscape.
Admission to the event is free, but registration is required. Registration can be done here: https://stophindudvesha.org/event/dharma-literary-festival-2024-chicagoland-il/
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