Recognising 500 Hindu Kings worldwide who embody dharma-driven
leadership for global peace and progress.
Rishikesh, 16 July 2025 : In a spiritually resonant ceremony on the sacred banks of the
Ganga at Modi Yoga Retreat, Mr. Devendra Singh Mann, Founder-President of the
Doon International Education Society, was honoured with the title of ‘Hindu
King’. The title was conferred by Rajarshi Bhupendra Modi—billionaire
entrepreneur and spiritual visionary—on behalf of the Jagadguru Adi Sankara
Math.
Mr. Mann is being recognised as a Custodian of Dharma for his
lifelong service to value-based education and his commitment to preserving
Hindu culture and values. Through his institutions, he has helped embed the
principles of Seva(service),Shiksha(education), and Samskar(cultural
grounding) into the lives of thousands of young Indians.
“I am deeply honoured to be the first Uttarakhandi to receive this
sacred title,” said Mr. Mann. “In honouring me, you have honoured the entire
Sikh community, which has stood for centuries as a shield for Hindu
Dharma—sacrificing, serving, and upholding its values through times of invasion
and adversity. I accept this recognition with humility, gratitude, and a
renewed commitment to dharma.”
This honour makes Mr. Mann the fifth global honouree in the Hindu
Kings & Queens Movement—a global initiative led by Rajarshi Modi to
identify 500 spiritually awakened individuals who exemplify wise,
dharma-aligned leadership in their later years.
Previous honourees include:
• Dr. Sudhir Parikh – U.S.-based Padma Shri awardee and
philanthropist
• Dr. Deepak Chopra – Globally respected wellness leader
• Dr. Romesh Japra – American interfaith advocate and community
builder
• Princess Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi – Royal patron of
Hindu arts and culture
Rajarshi Bhupendra Modi, who was anointed with the sacred title of
‘Rajarshi’ by all four Shankaracharyas on his 75th birthday, launched this
movement to rekindle a global sense of dharma-driven leadership. His mission
was further sanctified at the 2025 Maha Kumbh where he received the Dharma
Dand, a symbol of spiritual responsibility.
To institutionalise this vision, Rajarshi Modi established the Jagadguru
Adi Sankara Math in Rampur—a centre dedicated to spreading Advaita Vedanta
and uniting Hindus worldwide through shared spiritual and civilizational
values.
The Global Hindu Kings & Queens Movement seeks out leaders
over the age of 75 who continue to serve humanity with their wisdom, wealth,
and will—across fields such as education, health, environment, media,
spirituality, and philanthropy.
With Mr. Mann’s conferment, this growing fellowship sends out a
powerful message: that aging is not decline, but a new dawn for purpose-led
leadership grounded in dharma.