Hindus all over the world have celebrated 22nd January inauguration of a new Ram Lalla temple. Every Hindu temple in Australia held special prayers on the occassion. Hindu Council of Australia had raised a concern that its celebrations of the opening of Ram Janma Bhumi temple in Ayodhya, India, may be disturbed by anti-social and […]
Voluntary Assisted Dying and Hindu Council of Australia
By: Surinder Jain. Voluntary assisted dying schemes have been in effect in the following states; -Victoria since 19 June 2019, -Western Australia since 1 July 2021, -Tasmania since 23 October 2022, -Queensland since 1 January 2023, -South Australia since 31 January 2023 and -New South Wales since 28 November 2023. [1] An eligible person can […]
Webinar – Protest against bias coverage of Australian media on Ram Janmabhumi Sunday 4th February 8-9pm
Hindus were enraged by the biased media coverage by Australian Television including ABC. After the sacred Pran Pratishta, there has been a barrage of derogatory articles across media houses that have been factually incorrect. It is important to address this. There is ongoing collaboration across Australia by all Hindu and Indian organisations spearheaded by the Hindu […]
SPECIAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIVING TO SCHOOL BUILDING FUNDS ARE BOTH UNDER THREAT
The deductible gift recipient (DGR) system in Australia allows certain charitable organisations to offer tax deductible donations to their donors. This tax deductablity of donations has been (rightly) used by various faiths in Australia. Hindus are in the process of establishing their first School and removing this tax deductibility status will stop Hindus from availing […]
Hindu Council Opposes abolition of Tax exemption for donations to build Hindu schools
Hindu Council of Australia has made a passionate in person submission to the Productivity Commission that tax exemptions for donations made to build faith schools should not be removed. Hindu Council is a member of Better Balanced Futures which fully supported Hindu Council’s submission. A Productivity Commission was set up by federal government to advise […]
New National Team of Hindu Council of Australia
The Hindu Council of Australia has elected a new national team after the end of the 3 year term of the current team. Below are the names of the new team that has been elected in the Annual General Meeting of the Hindu Council of Australia held on 20th December 2023. National President – Sai […]
Deepavali 2023
Deepavali, the festival of lights is the largest festival in India and worldwide. Hindus primarily celebrate Deepavali but other religions like Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs also celebrate it. Other religions have different names and reasons/stories to celebrate this day. For Hindus, it is the day of Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya along with Sita Devi […]
Say NO to Anti-Semitism – Sign your support
Hindu Council of Australia says no to Anti-semitism. We pledge our support for an Australia where all citizens are treated with respect, inclusivity and dignity. Vaisudev Kutambkam (World is one family) Hindu Council encourages all Australian Hindus to reaffirm their commitment to fighting racism in all its forms and supporting the Jewish community. This collective stance […]
Call upon Hindus to Join – Set Them Free Solidarity Vigil
Fourteen hundred innocent human beings including at least ten Hindus (https://hinducouncil.com.au/new/hammas-killed-10-hindu-students-from-nepal-on-7th-october-2023/) have been brutally tortured, raped, killed or abducted by Hamas terrorists in Israel on 7th October 2023. Ten Nepali Hindus and three Indians are among them. We call upon all Australian Hindus and Indians to show their support against terrorism by registering for and […]
Landscape of Hindu Education in Australia – 2023
Hindu studies by Hindu community Hindus have arrived in large numbers very recently in Australia. There are about one million Hindus in Australia mainly coming from Indian, Fiji, Nepal and Malaysia, majority of whom are first generation migrants. Hindus are growing at a rapid rate due to migration and are stretched to provide basic temple […]
All Hindu temples – Please apply for federal funding to secure your temple
Applications are now open for the Albanese Government’s Securing Faith-Based Places grant program. You may recall that during the event to host Indian PM Modi, our PM Anthony Albanese had announced a grant of $40 million for safety and security of places of faith. The funding round is now open. Please enter your application asap […]
The Australian Refugee Advisory Panel – Call for Applications
Dear Community Representatives, The Australian Government has announced the creation of an Australian Refugee Advisory Panel (The Panel). The Panel will be a formal mechanism to enhance meaningful refugee participation in Australia’s engagement with the international refugee protection system and humanitarian assistance. Applications for the Panel are open from 8 – 30 September 2023 to candidates […]
Paada Yatra, 30th Septmber 2023
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Hindu Council thanks federal government for Temple safety grant
Date : 17th May 2023 MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government and the Attorney General The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP have announced a $40 million grant to help protect faith-based places to improve security and safety. Hindu Council of Australia thanks The Hon Anthony Albanese PM, for this grant. Hindu temples have been a […]
Prime Minister’s stand on attacks on Religious Buildings
Prime Minster Anthony Albanese’s stand on attacks on Religious Buildings. “Australia wont tolerate any extreme actions and attacks that took place on religious buildings, and there is no place for such action against Hindu temples.” Related Images:
FESTIVALS: AKSHAYA TRITIYA: Akshaya Tritiya (22 April this year)
By: Anand Lalchandani. FESTIVALS: AKSHAYA TRITIYA: Akshaya Tritiya (22 April this year) also known as Akha Teej is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Vaishakh month. Akshaya means never diminishing, and it is believed that doing any Japa, Yajna, Pitra-Tarpan, Dan-Punya, any buying of gold by people on this day never diminish and bring everlasting […]
Participation in ANU Religious Conference
By: Surinder Jain. Australian National University had organized a three day conference on “Religion in Modern Education : Conflict, Policy and Practice” on 13th to 15th April 2023 in its campus in Canberra, Australia. The conference invited scholars to consider the immediate and enduring impacts that the value, consideration, accessibility, and format of religious education […]
1st Paada Yatra for 2023 is on 7th April
Join Paada Yatra on 7th April 2023. Celebrate our age-old traditions and take them forward to the younger generation to practice Sanatana Dharma. HCA started this walk in 2012 t not just to continue the tradition of pilgrimage on foot but also to get the Hindu youth to join in and participate in the traditions. […]
Indian short film Namaste Yoga has been selected to screen at Maoriland Film Festival
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The Indo-Israel Center of Excellence
The Indo-Israel Center of Excellence will provide leadership, best practices, research and training for growing semi-arid agricultural crops. Related Images:
High Commission of India strongly condemns the vandalisation of three Hindu temples in Melbourne
Press Release The High Commission of India strongly condemns the deeply disturbing incidents of vandalisation, including of three Hindu temples in Melbourne in recent weeks. The frequency and impunity with which the vandals appear to be operating are alarming, as are the graffiti which include glorification of anti-Indian terrorists. These incidents are clear attempts to […]
His Excellency Governer General celebrates Deepavali with Australian Hindus
His Excellency Governer General of Australia celebrated Deepavali at his home on 24th October 2022. The event on 24th was historic and a proud moment for all Hindus. To top the celebrations the gesture from Mrs Hurley in writing and composing a song for our community. Members of ACT and NSW Hindu community, Sikh community […]
Deepavali 2022 – Prince Alfred Square Parramatta – 15th &16th Oct
For the 24th consecutive year, Deepavali The Festival of Lights will be celebrated in Sydney by the Hindu Council of Australia. You are welcome to attend this event for free. World-renowned Ramayan and overseas dance troupes will entertain guests at this cultural extravaganza. This is a full family-friendly event. Parramatta Deepavali details Venue: Prince Alfred […]
Deepavali 2022 – North Sydney, Bradfield Park – 29th October
HCA has added a new venue this year to celebrate Deepavali at an iconic Sydney location, Bradfield Park, Milsons Point, right under the Harbour Bridge. This is the result of HCA volunteers’ years of hard work and persistence that made it possible to do an event at such a great location. North Sydney Deepavali details […]
Siddhilakṣmī and Nepalese Sarvāmnāya Tantra
In what follows, we read an excerpt from an article by Śaivācārya Sthaneshwar Timalsina in which he describes features of the Tantric worship of Siddhilakṣmī, which ties together the traditions of Kashmir and Nepal. Although a goddess of prosperity, Siddhilakṣmī is neither the smiling goddess sitting atop a lotus nor is she a mahāvidyā deity, […]
Dangerous Hybridisation of Hate Against Hindus Globally, Says US-based Research Organisation
There is now a dangerous hybridisation of hate against the Hindu community, a US-based scientific research organisation has said, citing the increasing attacks on them in this country and various parts of the world. We’ve seen that there’s been a growth of over 1,000 per cent and anti-Hindu slurs are stoking fears of replacement mixing […]
Spiritual Similarities Between First Nations People and Hindus
There are a number of similarities between the Spiritual thinking of the Indigenous Australians and the people of Hindu Faith. Related Images:
Are some Secularists bullying Australian Religions and imagining conflict where none exists
Secularists in some countries have no love for Religions, religious institutes and religious people. As a philosophy, secularism seeks to interpret life based on principles derived solely from the material world, without recourse to religion. It shifts the focus from religion towards “temporal” and material concerns. [ref1] Modern democracies like Australia are generally recognized as […]
Application form – Graduate Certificate Course in Counsellor of Hindu Tradition (CHT): 2022-2023
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𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 – Display the Flag, win cash prices
#𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 A celebration of India, its people, culture and achievements are incomplete without the Indian Flag. So, as India is fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, let’s all 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗿 , 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 to […]
Liberating Sacred Swastika in NSW
The NSW Government has introduced a bill into NSW Parliament to ban the public displays of Nazi symbols while allowing peaceful use of Scared Swastika for religious purposes. Hindu Council of Australia thank the Attorney-General Mark Speakman, the Multicultural Minister Mark Coure, the NSW Government. The bill has bipartisan support. It protects religious rights of […]
India to grant e-visas to 100 Hindus and Sikhs of Afghanistan on priority
India to grant e-visas to 100 Hindus and Sikhs of Afghanistan on priority. Related Images:
Religious leaders welcome formation of Multifaith advisory council in NSW
Religious leaders welcome formation of Multifaith advisory council Related Images:
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! COURSE STARTING – 15 JULY 2022
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Intimidation and threats to Hindus
We have been told that some of the Hindus living in Australia are being intimidated and threatened by Khalistani elements. Hindu Council has made contacts with the Multicultural department and with the justice department. If anyone you know has been threatened, they should lodge a police complaint with their local Police station. A representative of […]
Hindus meet Shadow Education Minister for SRE and GRE
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia and other faith SRE providers met with Prue Car, Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Member for Londonderry, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Education, and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning (Australian Labor Party) on 24th May 2022. We held a positive meeting with her […]
Congratulations The Honorable Prime Minister Mr Anthony Albanese
The Honorable Prime Minister Mr Anthony Albanese On Behalf of 700,000 Australian Hindus, the Hindu Council of Australia congratulates you on becoming the 31st Prime Minister of Australia. We support your leadership in creating an inclusive and resilient Australia that stands for mutual respect – not just tolerance. Hindu Dharma is based on an ancient, […]
Statement following Meet and Greet with Political Parties
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PM announces $250,000 for Karma Kitchen
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Regarding Euthanasia
Leaders of faith communities in NSW have been asked to express their position to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. While major faiths of Australia unequivocally reject euthanasia and assisted suicide, same is not the case with the Hindu faith. It allows unassisted and assisted ending of life in some special circumstances. Hindu Council therefore […]
Growing anti-Hindu smears by Greens
Today, Hindus have become the new bashing toy. Across the political spectrum, Indian Australian Hindus face slander with the accusation that they harbour extremist links rooted in dual loyalty. Anti-Hindu Greens Party supported Projects, who accuses India’s great leader Mahatma Gandhi of everything from incest to ” white supremacy ” to promoting Adolf Hitler , has accused the likes of Hindu Swamsevak Sangh […]
Watch Q and A session with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
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Important Dates to remember
12th May 2022, 7:15pm – Meet and Greet Animal Justice Party https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0RlZ4A2_ThW0IJs1kmfOrQ 13th May 2022, 7:15pm – Meet and Greet One Nation Party https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89301511641?pwd=dVEvTjR2QldXLzFJSVMxdEtkaTRiQT09 14th May 2022, 3pm – Meet and Greet Liberal Party https://hinducouncil.com.au/en/events/e22liberal 21st May 2022, Election voting Day Go to your local voting booth and vote. Related […]
Meet and Greet Animal Justice Party – 12th May 7:15pm
By: Prakash Mehta, President. Namaste You might have attended the first meeting with the Labour party Candidates, now the second meeting is with the Animal Justice Party. It will be on Zoom -Webinar. Date: 12 May, Time join at 7:15pm for a 7.30 pm EST start For registration please click the […]
Meet and Greet with One Nation Party May 13, 7:30pm
On behalf of Hindu community of Australia and Indian diaspora, We are organising an Exclusive meet and greet for Australians of Indian origin and Australian Hindus We will hear from the One Nation Party their policies and our community concerns and hear their views about our concerns and acquaint them with our issues. You are […]
Greens to preference Labor at election 2022
By: 7News. Greens how-to-vote cards will encourage people to preference Labor ahead of the coalition at the federal election, party leader Adam Bandt says. Related Images:
SWASTIKA and how it is associated with 7 RISHIS
“The mark of swastika is the position of Sapta-Rishis in the orbit round the Pole Star (Dhruv Tara) : In addition to all these” “arguments, if seen realistically, the swastika mark is related to Related Images:
Meet and Greet with One Nation Party
We are working on arranging a Meet and Greet (via zoom) with One Nation Party for Friday 13th May in the evening. We will inform you as soon as we get a confirmation. Related Images:
Meet and Greet with Liberal Party
We are working to arrange a Meet and Greet with the Liberal Party this Saturday 15th May sometime during the afternoon. We will inform you with a registration link as soon as we have confirmed the time and venue. Related Images:
Meet and Greet Animal Justice Party – 12May 7:30pm
By: Prakash Mehta, President. Namaste You might have attended the first meeting with the Labour party Candidates, now the second meeting is with the Animal Justice Party. It will be on Zoom -Webinar. Date: 12 May, Time 7.30 pm EST For registration please click the below link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0RlZ4A2_ThW0IJs1kmfOrQ Please […]
Meet and Greet Animal Justice Party for Elections 2022 Wed 12th May
Invitation to Meet and Greet Animal Justice Party 12th May 7:15PM for 7:30PM start (Free) Please register via https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0RlZ4A2_ThW0IJs1kmfOrQ email reception@hinducouncil.com.au Related Images:
Invitation to Meet and Greet Animal Justice Party
Invitation to Meet and Greet Animal Justice Party 12th May 7:15PM for 7:30PM start (Free) Please register via https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0RlZ4A2_ThW0IJs1kmfOrQ email reception@hinducouncil.com.au Related Images:
Meet and Greet for Labor/Liberal Party – Elections 22
Hindu Council believe in consultation and democratic process of this country. We are organising two events one for Labor and one for Liberal party without any discrimination. We are non political organisations so the management committee needs to be unbiased without any personal affiliation of any party. We are engaging the member organisations other […]
Faith communities meet ALP and ask for a Religious Affairs Council as a part of a Ministerial Portfolio
Faith representatives from major faiths including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism met NSW state ALP leadership to discuss common matters that are important to all faiths. The issues taken up during the meeting included: – A representative group (eg Religious Affairs Council) that is part of a Ministerial Portfolio at a Cabinet level, in […]
Gargi Awards 2022 celebrations
Hindu Council of Australia celebrated Gargi Awards 2022 as a part of International Women’s day on Saturday 26th March 2022. Each year, an award named after Rishi Gargi. The award is named after an ancient Indian philosopher considered to be the first woman philosopher Gargi Vachaknavi (c. 7th century BCE). She is honored as a […]
War Memorials for the Australians of Indian Heritage
The unveiling of the War Memorial for the Australians of Indian Heritage was performed at Sunnybank RSL, Brisbane on 18 November 2017. It was a historic event and first of its kind in Australia. Subsequently, a similar War Memorial was unveiled at Hornsby RSL Sub-branch, Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre, Sydney on 10 November 2018. […]
Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar
Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was the Queen of the Malwa kingdom. She was born on 31 May 1725 in the village of Chaundi, in the present-day Ahmednagar district in Maharasthtra. Her father, Mankoji Shinde was the Patil (Head) of the Village. As was the custom in those days, the girls did not go to school, but her father […]
Hindus thank Government for Safer Communities Grants
Hindu Council of Australia thanks the government for recognizing the need for safety for the Indian and Hindu places of religious worship. Many of these places of worship have been subjected to vandalism’s, threats even fire bombs over the years. Therefore a vital need was there to ensure the safety and protection of patrons […]
Leader of opposition Mr Anthony Albanese addresses Hindu concerns on Religious Bill
PRESS RELEASE Religious Discrimination Bill Date : 12th February, 2022 Hindu Council supports a Religious Bill that helps preserve Hinduness of our temples, schools, religious institutions and saves them from unnecessary interference from activists. We support the right to express our faith and the outlawing of religious discrimination. The bill passed by the Parliament gives […]
Press Release – Religious Discrimination Bill – 9th February, 2022
Press Release Religious Discrimination Bill Hindu Council of Australia understands the main purpose of the Religious Discrimination Bill and is in agreement with Government in principal and supports the bill. While we have some concerns on certain parts of the bill, we have discussed them with Minister Alex Hawke, the Prime Minister’s office, and Assistant […]
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Religious Bill
Federal Parliament is debating a Religious Bill that will profoundly affect Australian Hindus in some good ways and some not so good ways. Here is a run down. GOOD aspects of the Religious Bill The bill makes discriminating against a person on the basis of their religion illegal. Yes, in some states, someone can discriminate […]
The Story of Sanskrit
The Story of Sanskrit Sanskrit is the mother of many Indian and Indo-European languages. It is the language of Hindu Vedic scriptures and treasure house of most scientific knowledge. The “Untold Story of Sanskrit” is a finely crafted documentary, produced by the Project Shivoham YouTube channel, created for contributing to the preservation of glorious yet […]
Hindu Council stands with Australian Jews against discriminatory and hate filled campaign of BDS
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The world is full of conflict. Whether it is in Afghanistan where every woman seems to be in trouble or it is Bangladesh where religious minorities seem to be in trouble. The Middle East has multiple, long-standing conflicts which have been simmering and sometimes boiling over, […]
Daan – Makara Sankranti (Donate)
The festival of Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the sun god. It is observed by Hindus on 14th January each year. The auspicious day marks the transit of the sun into the Capricorn, also known as Makara. The day also marks the beginning of Uttarayana, a six-month auspicious period. One of the most special aspects […]
Happy Lohri , Makar Sankranti and Pongal
The Hindu Council of Australia wishes you all happy Lohri, MakarSankranti, and Pongal. Related Images: