Historical Background
Following centuries of spiritual darkness and misunderstanding, the Arya Samaj was founded by the visionary reformer Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati. His mission was to dispel misconceptions about the Vedic faith and reawaken the timeless truths of the Vedas.
His call for a return to Vedic principles sparked a spiritual revolution, empowering the Aryan community worldwide. However, this resurgence met resistance from irrational groups, leading to conspiracies and the tragic assassinations of key leaders like Pandit Lekhram and Swami Shraddhanand.
The assassination of Swami Shraddhanand on December 23, 1926, became a turning point. The community united in protest, culminating in the first Arya Mahasammelan in 1927 under Mahatma Hansraj.
Global Expansion
Over the past 150 years, Arya Samaj has expanded to countries including the USA, Canada, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad, the UK, the Netherlands, Kenya, South Africa, Australia, and many more.
To unify the global Arya Samaj, a resolution in 2006 called for annual International Arya Mahasammelans. Events have since been held in:
- USA (Chicago) – 2007
- Mauritius – 2008
- Suriname – 2009
- Netherlands – 2010
- South Africa (Durban) – 2013
- Singapore & Thailand – 2014
- Australia (Sydney) – 2015
- Nepal (Kathmandu) – 2016
- Myanmar (Yangon) – 2017
- India (New Delhi) – 2018
- USA (New York) – 2025
Our Mission
The International Arya Mahasammelan aims to promote the message of universal welfare as revealed in the Vedas, focusing on peace, morality, brotherhood, and character building.
Guided by the mantra “Krinvanto Vishvam Aryam” – Let us make the world noble – the IAMS empowers global Arya Samaj members to collaborate, share ideas, and innovate to further the Vedic mission.
By embracing modern technology, the IAMS helps individuals and communities propagate the values of Arya Samaj in today’s evolving world, fostering unity and nobility in service of humanity.
IAMS 2025
The International Arya Mahasammelan 2025 will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Arya Samaj from 30th October to 2nd November 2025 at Swarn Jayanti Park, Rohini Sector-10, Delhi, India.
This grand event will include participants from 42 countries including revered sanyasis, scholars, and Arya leaders. It will also mark the culmination of a two-year celebration that began with the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati.