Who We Are

The Hindu Association of Restaurants, Hotels, Aahar & Refreshments (HARHAR) is an international and national-level industry body, envisioned and supported by the World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF). HARHAR brings together Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Hoteliers, Restaurateurs, Sweets, Namkeen, Chips and other manufacturers, suppliers and retailers, caterers, chefs, food innovators, food grain/pulse/spice processors and manufacturers, and service providers - operating across the spectrum of Hindu culinary and hospitality traditions.

HARHAR is the collective voice of the Hindu-led hospitality and food service sector - grounded in Dharmic values, rooted in Bharat’s rich cultural heritage, and driven by global business ambition.

Philosophy

अन्नाद्भवन्ति भूतानि।

(Annād bhavanti bhūtāni)

Food is the life-giver of humanity

Vision

Committed to delivering healthy, hygiene food and other services with the aspiration to create a hunger-free society.

Our Mission

To unite and empower the Hindu ecosystem of business owners, entrepreneurs, hoteliers,

WHHAS brings together 8+key industry categories under one roof

Traditional Food & Cuisine

Restaurants & Hotels

Beverages & Refreshments

Kitchen Technology & Automation

Packaging & Delivery Solutions

Tourism & Hospitality Services

Dairy, Spices & Condiments

IT Solutions, Training & Certification

What We Do

Networking & Collaboration:

We build bridges between successful hospitality enterprises, small entrepreneurs, chefs, and suppliers to

Advocacy & Representation:

HARHAR represents the hospitality and food service sector in dialogue with key ministries and regulatory bodies,

Technology & Modernization:

We help our members integrate cutting-edge technologies into their operations, from automation and supply chain

Cultural Revival through Food:

We are committed to reviving, preserving, and globalizing traditional Hindu cuisines including sattvic diets, temple food traditions, and regional delicacies - as part of Bharatvarsha's rich and intangible

Events & Expo:

We organize the World Hindu Hospitality & Aahar Summit (WHHAS) - a first-of-its-kind global event dedicated to the Hindu food and hospitality ecosystem.

Why HARHAR?

Because Hindu entrepreneurs and institutions in food and hospitality deserve a dedicated platform - one that reflects their values and understands their needs.

Because the industry is vast, vibrant, and growing but lacks a unified voice rooted in Dharma and economic empowerment.

Join HARHAR

If you're a stakeholder in the hospitality, food service, or refreshments industry, and believe in growing while upholding cultural values and ethical enterprise, then HARHAR is your platform.

Be part of a collective that nourishes society while building shared prosperity.