Hindu priest Rakesh Bhatt leads Vedic prayer at Democratic National Convention for unity and justice.

Hindu priest Rakesh Bhatt, an Indian-American, led an unprecedented Vedic prayer at the Democratic National Convention's third day, emphasizing unity and justice for all. Born in Bengaluru, Bhatt has a background in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, and holds degrees in Sanskrit, English, and Kannada. He invoked the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the world as one family, at the event held in Chicago, attended by thousands of supporters for Kamala Harris.

August 22, 2024
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