Universal Oneness Celebration — Official Fact Sheet

Event Overview

Mission

The Universal Oneness Celebration is a landmark gathering of the Hindu American community. The event is designed to bring together community leaders, partner organizations, families, and elected officials to promote unity, celebrate shared heritage, and advance the values of Universal Oneness.

The Vision Behind the Universal Oneness Celebration

The central teaching of the Universal Oneness Celebration holds that all of creation shares one source of energy — and from that shared source flows the obligation to treat every being, and the natural world itself, with respect and humility. Rooted in the Hindu tradition’s understanding that the same energy present in each person is present in all flora and fauna, this principle extends ethics beyond the human: nature is not a resource to be exploited but a living whole of which we are all part.

The event will feature a cultural program — performances, music, and artistic expressions — curated to embody these principles: reverence for all life, community service as spiritual practice, and unity across traditions.

About The AHEAD Forum

The AHEAD Forum is a confirmed US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the interests of the Hindu American community. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Partner Organizations

The Universal Oneness Celebration is presented in partnership with 135+ Hindu American organizations across the nation. The partner coalition sustains a living tradition of community service and civic engagement across the Indian diaspora in America — from temples and cultural groups to service, educational, and humanitarian organizations. These organizations have long organized communities, encouraged people to work for the common good, and sustained traditions of selfless service.

View the full list of partner organizations on the Partners page.

Venue

The event will be held in Manhattan, New York — a central and accessible location for attendees from across the region and beyond. The final venue will be announced once confirmed.

Media Information

• Media Contact: media@universaloneness.org
• Press Credentialing: Available via the Press page at universaloneness.org
• Press Kit Downloads: Logo pack, fact sheet PDF, and event banner available at universaloneness.org/press/

For the most current information, visit universaloneness.org.