The Hindu Organisations, Temples, and Associations (HOTA) Forum is an initiative born out of a deep understanding of Hindu society—its strengths, structures, and the challenges it faces in the modern world.
Hindu society has always been held together by a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural bodies, denominational and religious institutions, temples, associations, and regional community organisations. Each serves the community with devotion, yet too often in isolation. As a result, Hindu society has historically lacked the collaborative cohesion that comes from a unified organisational framework.
While it is often said that Hindus lack unity, the truth is more nuanced. Hindu society has always been spiritually and culturally cohesive and united, yet organisationally scattered—divided along lines of language, region, denomination, community, and temple affiliations. This fragmentation has left the community vulnerable, like a delicate laddoo—easily broken and consumed by external forces. In essence, Hindu society is united in spirit, yet dispersed in structure and left unorganised.
The HOTA Forum envisions changing this reality. It aspires to transform Hindu society into a kadak laddoo (Hard Laddoo)—strong, resilient, and unbreakable. A Hindu community united by shared values and organisational strength will not only safeguard itself against challenges but will also thrive intellectually, culturally, and materially.
At its core, HOTA Forum is an open and inclusive platform, welcoming participation from all Hindu organisations, temples, associations, and community groups. Its mission is to organise, unify, and amplify the collective strength of Hindu society, turning shared potential into meaningful action.
