
Rajarshi Bhupendra Modi, entrepreneur, peacemaker, and leader of a movement that aims to revive Sanatana Dharma, cultural unity, and global peace through dharmic leadership, organized an event in Oslo honoring four individuals for working toward attaining those goals.
On June 20, 2025, a high-profile ceremony was held at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, where the honorary title of “Hindu King” was conferred upon four individuals by Rajarshi Modi, founder of the Adi Shankara Math in Rampur, India.

The awardees included:
Dr. Sudhir Parikh – Padma Shri recipient, U.S.-based physician, philanthropist, and founder of Parikh Worldwide Media, a voice of the global Indian diaspora.
Dr. Deepak Chopra – Internationally acclaimed author and spiritual leader known for
integrating Vedanta and Ayurveda into global wellness discourse.
Dr. Romesh Japra – Prominent community leader and interfaith bridge-builder
across the United States.
Princess Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi – Member of the Travancore royal
family and celebrated author, preserving India’s temple traditions and royal legacy.



This event was seen by organizers as a “symbolic moment” meant to reaffirm the global relevance of Sanatan Dharma, “positioning these leaders as spiritual trustees of global harmony, dharma, and peace.”
“This is a call for dharmic action,” Rajarshi Modi is quoted saying in the press release. “A moment for global Hindu leaders to step forward—not to rule, but to serve. Not to divide, but to unite. The age of spiritual statecraft has returned—and with it, a vision of peace that the world deeply needs.”

Rajarshi Bhupendra Modi has been spearheading a movement to revive Hindu culture, dharmic leadership, and the global relevance of Hindu Dharma, the press release said.
On January 2, 2024, during his 75th birthday celebrations, Dr. Modi was conferred the title of “Rajarshi” by all four Shankaracharyas who are regarded as India’s “highest spiritual authorities.”
This recognition of Rajarshi Modi was reaffirmed a year later at the Maha Kumbh 2025, where he was also presented with the Dharma Dand—a sacred staff symbolizing his spiritual duty to unite Hindus across the world.
To mark this milestone, Rajarshi Modi attended the Kumbh for the first time as a Rajarshi, establishing the Rajarshi Palace, described as “a first-of-its-kind spiritual hospitality hub” where he hosted 7,200 guests from across the world, entirely free of charge. The event embodied the spirit of “Atithi Devo Bhava” representing Hinduism’s “openness, grace, and grandeur.”
“The palace was not just a structure,” said a spokesperson. “It was a spiritual statement—showcasing Hinduism not as rigid or regional, but as global, inclusive, and elevated.”
Following the Kumbh, Rajarshi Modi founded the Jagadguru Adi Sankara Math in Rampur, a spiritual and educational institution dedicated to unifying Hindus globally and spreading the teachings of Advaita Vedanta—a timeless philosophy of oneness, peace, and inner awakening, the press release said.
Launching the Global Hindu Kings Movement
Rajarshi Modi then launched a global initiative to nominate 500 “New Age Hindu Kings and Queens”—distinguished individuals above the age of 75, who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to dharma, peace, and cultural leadership. These leaders, drawn from business, philanthropy, medicine, media, and spirituality, are being recognized as flagbearers of Hindu values in the modern world, organizers said.
“New Age Hindu Kings and Queens are not rulers of land but stewards of consciousness,” said Rajarshi Modi. “They lead global businesses, generate wealth with purpose, and promote peace through dharmic leadership. They are guardians of tradition, carriers of wisdom, and ambassadors of harmony—entrusted with carrying Adi Sankara’s legacy into the 21st century.”
Dr. Modi says this movement affirms the core Hindu worldview that transcends all boundaries:
Rebirth is the eternal truth, revealing the soul’s evolutionary journey.
The Sun is the only visible God, symbolizing life, light, and universal consciousness.
Hindus are global citizens, defined not by geography but by consciousness—rooted in dharma, yet open to the world.