The RSS Chief's Spiritual Sojourn: What Does it Mean for Hinduism Abroad? The recent visit of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to the Iskcon temple in New York has sparked interest and debate about its implications.
As leader of India's influential right wing organization, Bhagwat's decision to join the food distribution initiative at the temple and pay respects to founder Swami Prabhupada indicates a complex and evolving landscape of Hinduism abroad.
The Iskcon, founded by Prabhupada in 1966, has grown exponentially with over 1,300 temples across 120 countries.