Global Hindu Representation!
Understanding narratives affecting Hindus around the world.
Our Mission
Individual liberty, freedom and human rights within the framework of a plural world is the basis of what we do. Our notion of Human Rights and Social Justice is inclusive of ALL and is guided by the Rig Vedic idea of a unified and plural world with peace and harmony for all:
समानो मन्त्रः समितिः समानी समानं मनः सह चित्तमेषाम् । समानं मन्त्रमभि मन्त्रये वः समानेन वो हविषा जुहोमि ॥
samāno mantraḥ samitiḥ samānī samānam manaḥ saha cittam eṣām | samānam mantram abhi mantraye vaḥ samānena vo haviṣā juhomi ||
Common be the prayer of these (assembled worshipers), common be the acquisition, common the purpose, associated be the desire. I repeat for you a common prayer, I offer for you with a common oblation.
Sangatan Sukta (the last hymn of Rig Veda, the oldest book known to mankind)
Global Hindu Representation
Contemporary Hindu narrative around world is primarily defined and managed by anti-Hindu forces focusing on antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviors towards Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Hindus. These narratives are manifested as prejudice, fear, or hatred. Anti-Hindu hatred has a long history. It is fueled by religious intolerance, religious exclusivism, a lack of religious literacy, misrepresentation in the media, academic bias rooted in often racist, colonial-era erroneous portrayals, and, in the diaspora, generalized anti-immigrant xenophobia and hatred.
There has been a significant rise of anti-Hindu activities and violence in around the World. The main focus of our “Global Hindu Representation” project is to do research and publish reports, academic papers, online articles and fact-sheets on anti-Hindu activities around the world. We will also focus on creating positive narrative on Hinduism through research. The goal is to inform policymakers, researchers, and the general public about Hinduism and challenges faced by Global Hindu diaspora.
Framework to Study Hindu Representation:
Rao, R. and Shendurnikar, N. (2026, Eds). Contesting Hindu Representations in Media and Popular Culture: From Cinema and Comedy to Social Media and Sacred Art. Springer, 2026 (forthcoming)
Pradhan, S. (2026). The Reality of Hinduphobia in the Twenty-First Century, in the book “Contesting Hindu Representations in Media and Popular Culture: From Cinema and Comedy to Social Media and Sacred Art.” Springer, 2026 (forthcoming)
Atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh:
Pradhan, S. and Rao, R. (2025, October 16) Hinduphobia in Bangladesh: A Historical Review, Indic Heritage Institute, USA (Download)
Pradhan, S. and Rao, R. (2025, November 3). Forgotten Neighbors: The Eighty-Year Ordeal of Hindus in Bangladesh, IndiaFacts (Download)
Pradhan, S. and Rao, R. (2026). Human Suffering and the Continuing Atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. (Academic Journal Article Coming Soon)
Fact Sheets