Mr Julian Leeser MP, Federal Member for Berowra, NSW, Liberal Party of Australia said today that “Today I spoke in Parliament to condemn the appalling terrorist attack that was carried out in India on Valentine’s Day by Jaish-e-Mohammed. Australians stood and marched with India since the earliest days of World War 1. We continue to […]
Archives for February 2019
Books to Help With Rituals (Puja)
February 26, 2019 by ·
By: Ambaa Choate. I was browsing on Amazon and I realized that there are quite a number of books these days with detailed instructions for various puja rituals to do yourself at home. Ritual worship isn’t for everyone and you don’t have to do it to be a Hindu, but it’s a special part […]
Building a new temple based on Agama Sastra in Gungahlin District, Canberra
February 25, 2019 by ·
By: Dr Krishna Nadimpalli, Hindu Canberra Mandir. The Canberra Hindu Mandir (CHM) follows agama shastra architecture under the guidance of Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati, India. CHM has been registered in 2014 to provide a place of worship for the Hindu practicing residents of Gungahlin region in Canberra. Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has offered 6000 sq.m […]
The Unconventional Groom
February 25, 2019 by ·
Author: Jiten Damudre. The sight of Shiva riding a bull, his mount Nandi, smeared in ashes, bedecked with a garland of skulls, smoking a pot, and a mere tiger skin as a loin cloth for his wedding, left Parvati’s parents Himavat and Mena in a state of shock and embarrassment. Mena – Parvati’s mother, was […]
Exodus of Kashmiri Hindus
February 24, 2019 by ·
By: Wikipedia. Kashmir, a paradise on earth Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Kashmir region became an important centre of Hinduism in the first half of millennium and later of Buddhism; later still, in the ninth century, Kashmir Shaivism arose.[4] In 1339, Shah Mir became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir, […]
HCA (Vic) participates in the Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra)
February 23, 2019 by ·
By: Makarand Bhagwat, Victoria Chapter of Hindu Council. A team of devoted volunteers from Hindu Council of Australia (Vic) participated in the Festival of Chariots (Rath Yatra) organised by its partner organisation, ISKCON, Melbourne at Catani Gardens during the recent St Kilda Festival on Sunday 10th February in Melbourne. The group presented half an […]
Holi message from Opposition leader Bill Shorten
February 23, 2019 by ·
THE HON BILL SHORTEN MP LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS AND ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS MEMBER FOR MARIBYRNONG HOLI FESTIVAL MESSAGE 2019 It gives me great pleasure to send my well wishes to the Australian Hindu Community and everyone taking part in Holi celebrations around the country. Holi, also known […]
Australian Prime Minister – Holi message
February 23, 2019 by ·
The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister HOLI 2019 For centuries, the ancient festival of Holi has celebrated the arrival of spring and the promise of renewal and rebirth. Though it is not spring in Australia, today Holi’s significance is broader: bringing people of all cultural backgrounds, and all walks of life, together in […]
Sydney pays homage to 44 CRPF fallen in Pulwama Kashmir, India
February 19, 2019 by ·
Over a thousand Indians from all backgrounds gathered in Sydney today to pay their last respects to 44 Indian brave soldiers who died at the hand of religious fanatics. The incident took place in Pulwama, Kashmir, India when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive laden vehicle in to a bus transporting a convoy of Police. […]
Hindu Council supports UN World Harmony Week 2019 in Melbourne
February 18, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu Council Melbourne Chapter. The Melbourne chapter of Hindu Council participated in and supported 2019 UN World Harmony Week. The event was attended by Mr Makarand Bhagwat. World Interfaith Harmony Week is a UN resolution for a worldwide week of interfaith harmony proposed in 2010 by King Abdullah II and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad […]
Hindu Council support Uluru Statement from the Heart
February 18, 2019 by ·
By: Makarand Bhagwat. Hindu Council of Australia (Vic) joined faith leaders at the celebration of the 2019 UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, to stop and listen to the voice of aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people in hope of reconciliation and healing our nation’s broken heart. The event was held on Sunday 17th February […]
Veerashaivas Community of Australia pays respects to Siddhaganga Swamiji.
February 17, 2019 by ·
By: Vijayakumar Halagali. Memorial service and Prayer meeting was organized by the Veerashaiva Samaja of Asia Pacific Inc. (VSAP) at Sri Sai Mandir Hall, Regents Park(Sydney), Australia. This event was organized to facilitate an opportunity to the local Veerashaiva community to pay last respects to most respected and worshipped Swamiji as the “Walking God”. This […]
Hindu Council condemns terrorist attack in Pulwama India
February 16, 2019 by ·
“Hindu council of Australia joins the international community in strongly condemning yesterday’s Pulwama terrorist attack on CRPF Jawans in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir where more than 40 soldiers lost their lives. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs who laid their lives for serving their motherland. The entire […]
Heartfelt condolences for 45 soldiers killed in India by terrorists
February 15, 2019 by ·
Our heartfelt condolences to the victims of the terrorist attack in Pulwama and sympathy to their families. We condemn this barbaric and despicable attack on and loss of life of the soldiers who gave their lives for our peaceful existence. The sacrifice of these brave security personnel will not go in vain. These acts of […]
‘Fake news’ against India in Australia a matter of concern, says Hindu Council chief
February 15, 2019 by ·
‘Fake news’ against India in Australia a matter of concern, says Prakash Mehta, President Hindu Council of Australia. Related Images:
Aranmore school getting its own Hindu priestly advice to justify Nose Stud fiasco
February 13, 2019 by ·
@arancc #hinduism #nosepiercing @hinducouncilau A young Hindu year 10 student has been asked not to come to school wearing a Hindu religious symbol, a nose stud, as it is against school policy. Parents of the girl explained to the school that the nose stud is not a fashion item but a spiritual icon. Hindu Council […]
Hindu Council writes to Archbishop of Perth about Nose Stud
February 13, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia writes to the Principal of Aranmore Catholic College and Archbishop Perth to recognize Nose Piercing and Bindi as acceptable Hindu religious symbols in Catholic schools. Hindu Council has expressed its willingness to work with the school and others to resolve the issue resulting from ignorance i.e. lack of knowledge about Hindu […]
Killed for opposing religious conversion
February 11, 2019 by ·
By SatyaVijayi Staff. The wife of murdered Tamil Nadu Hindu activist Ramalingam has said that he had no enemies and was killed only because he protested against religious conversion. Echoing similar views, Ramalingam’s son said that accused Riazuddin was the last person to see his father. [Read More …] Related Images:
Meditation industry in USA alone is worth more than a billion dollars
February 10, 2019 by ·
Meditation industry in USA alone is worth more than a billion dollars- shouldn’t India get some royalty for inventing this technique asks Vijai Singhal of Hindu Council of Australia? Related Images:
Hindu Council to take up Nose Piercing restriction with Catholic establishment
February 10, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia has taken up the issue of a Hindu student being kicked out of a Catholic school for a religious nose piercing with Catholic Educational establishment. According to Hindu Council’s multi-faith director, the recent misunderstanding among Catholic schools about Hindu culture and traditions has a potential of affecting the […]
Hindu Council celebrates Holi on 24th March with Cumberland
February 9, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia with Cumberland Council invites you to celebrate Holi, festival of colours on 24th March 2019. Related Images:
Hindu student kicked out of a Catholic school for a religious nose piercing
February 9, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu Human Rights – http://www.hinduhumanrights.info. Hindu girl in Perth Australia, has been barred from her Catholic school after she had her nose pierced for cultural and religious reasons. At Aranmore Catholic College, Sanya Singhal, 15, was ordered to remove the tiny new stud in her left nostril or go home. The Year 10 pupil […]
Learn Sri Bhagwadgita via Whatsapp tele-bridged sessions by JET
February 8, 2019 by ·
By: Sai Paravastu. Jeeyar Education Trust (JET) is organising tele-bridged sessions to learn Sri Bhagwadgita https://chat.whatsapp.com/2la4exnD2EGI4ftBVNtdXB Collaboration will be via WhatsApp. Please spread this message to anyone Interested to learn. No age limit and no fees. Please take advantage of this program which is starting this week for next 35 weeks. More information […]
Winner of the 2019 Gargi Woman Awards are …..
February 7, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia awards Gargi Woman Award to outstanding women in Australia who make a good role model for growing up Hindu girls and women. The award consists of a commendation letter and is awarded in multiple categories. On International Women’s Day the winners will be announced for 2019 Gargi Woman Award. Please join […]
Victorian chapter distributes Hindu Chaplaincy Kit
February 7, 2019 by ·
By: Makarand Bhagwat, Melbourne. Hindu Council of Australia’s Victoria chapter has completed distribution of kits to 11 accredited Hindu Spiritual Care Providers (Chaplains). The kit contains a lanyard and ID, a copy of Bhagvad Geeta, Rudraksh Mala, and a neck scarf. HCA Victoria is currently looking for volunteers who can be trained as Spiritual Care […]
Desecrating Hindu temples by tolerant religion becoming a global phenomena
February 1, 2019 by ·
Another Hindu temple has been vandalized, this time in Louisville, America. The crime signatures are very similar to Bhartiye Mandir, Reagents Park, Sydney, Australia vandalization event that took place a few months back. There was an outpouring of anger and disgust by Australians including from those sharing the religion of the vandals. Local mayor and […]
