LOS ANGELES — October 7, 2026 — Hindu religious leaders, priests, community representatives, and organizations gathered October 2–4, 2026, for the 19th Hindu Mandir Empowerment Council (HMEC) Conference and the 13th Hindu Mandir Priest Conference (HMPC), a three-day event celebrating Hindu Dharma, temple leadership, spiritual service, and community empowerment.
The landmark gathering provided a platform for Hindu leaders to exchange ideas, strengthen religious and community institutions, and discuss the preservation and advancement of Hindu Dharma and community service.
Americans4Hindus Participates in Major Hindu Leadership Gathering
Americans4Hindus (A4H) participated in the three-day conference, contributing to discussions on Hindu awareness, leadership, community engagement, institutional development, and collective responsibility.
Representing the organization, Geeta Sikand, Senior National Vice President of Communications, and Navneet Pathak, Chief Organization Officer, delivered presentations that resonated with attendees.
Their messages combined information and awareness with a call for the Hindu community to become more engaged, organized, and proactive in supporting Hindu Dharma and serving the broader community.
Dr. Romesh K. Japra Honored With Lifetime Achievement Award
A highlight of the conference was the presentation of the prestigious HMEC Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Romesh K. Japra, founder and chairman of Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe.
The award was met with enthusiastic applause and appreciation, recognizing Dr. Japra’s longstanding leadership, accomplishments, and decades of service to the Hindu community and Hindu Dharma.
Throughout his career in 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.
Through Americans4Hindus and Festival of Globe, he has championed Hindu awareness, cultural preservation, community service, leadership development, and civic engagement. His work also reflects a commitment to strengthening the voice and participation of Hindu Americans in public life.
The HMEC Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes his enduring contributions and the lasting impact of his work across the Hindu community.
A Platform for Hindu Representation and Community Leadership
The 19th HMEC Conference and 13th HMPC Conference highlighted the important roles played by Hindu mandirs, priests, spiritual leaders, community organizations, and volunteers in preserving Dharma and serving future generations.
Bringing together Hindu representatives from across the community, the three-day gathering encouraged meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas. Discussions emphasized the importance of strengthening Hindu institutions, developing community leadership, and sustaining religious and cultural traditions.
Americans4Hindus’ participation further underscored the connection between Hindu Dharma, community service, civic engagement, leadership, and collective action.
Americans4Hindus congratulates Dr. Romesh K. Japra on receiving the prestigious HMEC Lifetime Achievement Award and extends its appreciation to HMEC, HMPC, their leadership teams, priests, volunteers, and all participants who contributed to the success of the gathering.
Dr. Japra’s recognition stands as a tribute to a lifetime of service and leadership, reaffirming the enduring impact that principled leadership and a commitment to community can have across generations.
A4H Call to Action: Strengthening Civic Engagement
Americans4Hindus encourages Hindu and pro-Hindu Americans nationwide to take a more active role in civic life. The organization urges community members to become informed voters, participate in local and national affairs, engage with elected representatives, support public service, and help develop the next generation of community leaders.
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. The organization continues to expand its national presence by building alliances, empowering communities, and advancing democratic engagement across the United States.
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