🌍 About Hindu Research Foundation (HRF)

The Hindu Research Foundation (HRF) is a charitable trust based in Mumbai. It works globally to promote and protect Hindu Dharma. HRF aims to spread the spiritual, cultural, and intellectual traditions of Hinduism. At the same time, it focuses on uplifting society through various educational, social, legal, and religious efforts.

The foundation follows the ancient principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, which means the whole world is one family. With this spirit, HRF sees Hindu Dharma as peaceful, tolerant, open-minded, and committed to the well-being of all.

🎯 Mission and Objectives

HRF works towards many meaningful goals, including:

  • Promoting charity, education, and social development worldwide

  • Setting up schools, libraries, orphanages, hospitals, and old-age homes

  • Giving scholarships, awards, and financial aid to students

  • Renovating and managing neglected temples

  • Organizing lectures, seminars, and publications to spread awareness of Hindu Dharma

  • Conducting Yoga Shibirs (training camps) to promote a healthy lifestyle

  • Running Gurukuls to offer cultural and spiritual training

  • Supporting a Chair for Hindu Studies for research and structured courses

  • Launching Rishi Awards to honor excellence in various fields

  • Hosting collective Hindu prayers and fostering international cooperation

  • Publishing a Hindu Gazetteer

  • Collaborating with other organizations to work toward common goals

🧩 HRF Organizational Structure

🔸 Frontline Organizations

These groups work directly with communities and youth:

  • Hindu Sewa Sangh (HSS)

  • Hindu Students Council (HSC)

  • Society of Hindu Missionaries (SOHM)

  • Temple Coordination & Devasthan Samanvay

🔸 Functional Units

These wings support the foundation’s specialized work:

  • Hindu Legal Forum

  • Hindu Organizations Network

  • Yoga Knowledge Centres

  • Chair for Hindu Studies

  • Structured Study Courses (6–7 month programs in Mumbai)

🔸 Knowledge Centres

These centers preserve and share Hindu knowledge:

  • Hindu Heritage & Scriptures

  • Multimedia resources on Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas

  • Promotion of Katha Vachak traditions (storytelling of Hindu epics)

🏆 Sapta Rishi Puraskar Shrunkhala (Rishi Awards)

One of HRF’s most prestigious initiatives is the Rishi Awards, named in honor of great sages like Aryabhatt, Charak, Vyasa, and Patanjali. Each award includes a ₹1,00,000 cash prize and a formal citation.

Notable Past Awardees:

  • Dr. Vijay Bhatkar

  • Dr. Anil Kakodkar

  • Dr. C. N. R. Rao

  • Dr. Jayant Naralikar

  • Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

  • Dr. Ganapati D. Yadav

  • Dr. Himmatrao Bawaskar

  • Dr. Anmol Sonawane and others

đź“š Educational & Youth Programs

HRF also runs several programs to educate and empower the next generation:

  • Structured courses in Hindu philosophy, scriptures, history, and society

  • Youth camps, seminars, and Gurukuls to build cultural and spiritual awareness

  • Yoga Teacher Training Programs through certified knowledge centers

đź’ł Donations & Tax Benefits

HRF welcomes donations to support its mission. All donations are tax-exempt under Section 80G and 12A of the Income Tax Act.

Bank Details:

  • Bank Name: ICICI Bank

  • Branch: Fort, Mumbai

  • Account No.: 623501161204

  • IFSC Code: ICIC0006235

📱 You can also donate instantly using the QR code available on the HRF website.

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