The Sangh activists believe the event would help spread its message in the entire Northeast and unify various castes and communities residing in the region and is also significant in view of elections to three Northeast states next month.
Speaking in the inaugural function of the three-day 'Shaiv Mahotsav' here, Bhagwat said, "The footprints of our culture are found all over the world."
Bhagwat's comments came at a time when violence on caste lines marred a celebration of Dalit groups in Maharashtra. The protests in Pune later spilled over to other parts of the state.
RSS spokesman Manmohan Vaidya said that the Sangh convenes two meetings annually where the conditions prevalent in the country is discussed.
Anybody living in India is a Hindu, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Sunday, asserting that the meaning of Hindutva is to unite all communities.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi today criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his comment that only a Ram temple would be built at the disputed site in Ayodhya.
Mohan Bhagwat said that any proposal in Ayodhya dispute case has to be taken under the guidance of the ‘Dharma Sansad’, which is being organised by the VHP.
Equality and freedom both are needed, Bhagwat said, adding that foreigners were successful in invading India because there was infighting and such mistakes should not be repeated.
"The term Hindu covers all those who are the sons of Bharat Mata, descendants of Indian ancestors and who live in accordance with the Indian culture," the RSS chief said.
An RSS functionary said that the current state of economy, exodus of Rohingyas from Myanmar, terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and violence by self-styled cow vigilantes are some of the issues likely to be discussed.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat was on his way to Vrindavan to attend a programme. He is safe.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the Vedas need to popularise in local languages so that "we can show the world that Vedas have all the solutions to the world".
It was first time that Nitish Kumar as the CM attended a function in which Mohan Bhagwat was also present.
Both Nitish Kumar and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will attend the celebrations to commemorate the 1,000th birth anniversary of Hindu theologian Ramanuja Acharya.
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