Minister for Immigration and Home affairs Andrew Giles condemns the attack on Hindu temple

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Sri Durga Temple Condemns attack on Hindu Temple

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A Hindu temple in Melbourne vandalized – STATEMENT BY BISHOP PHILIP HUGGINS

STATEMENT BY BISHOP PHILIP HUGGINS    SUNDAY 15 JANUARY 2023.   The Hindu Temple in Mill Park,Victoria has had hateful graffiti placed at its entrance by persons unknown.    When one of us suffer ,we all suffer.    It is so profoundly civilised and beautiful for people to be able to go to their place […]

𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐢, The Harvest Festivals of Indian sub-continent.

☆☆☆ FREE EVENT ☆☆☆ 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐢, The Harvest Festivals of Indian sub-continent. Entry is free. Come and enjoy with family & friends. For more information please contact: saishpongal2023@gmail.com Related Images:

Yadagirgutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy from Yadadri

☆☆☆ FREE EVENT ☆☆☆   Yadagirgutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy from Yadadri is arriving in Sydney, Australia along with the temple priests for the very first time, and it is going to be a great opportunity for all of us to take part in this divine celebrations      To mark and celebrate the arrival of […]

A river ghat to immerse cremation ashes in Sydney

Indusage a leading newspaper for Australian Indians had organised a Q&A meeting with Mr Chris Minns, leader of opposition, NSW. Labor promised to provide a river ghat (float) for Indic/dharmic religions to perform Asthi Visarajan (immersion of cremation remain ashes) on a river in Sydney.   Related Images:

Pongal Sankranti and Lohri celebration in Sydney

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What’s On January 2023 Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh What’s On – Monthly Update JANUARY 2023   DATE DAY FUNCTION PROGRAMME 01/01/2023 Sunday New Year’s Day 06.00am: Ganapathy Homam, ViseshaAbishekam for Sri VarasidhiVinayakar&MahaDeeparadhanai. Alankaram to all shrines. Continuous Archanas from 08.00am to 07.00pm. 02/01/203 Monday Vaikunta Ekadasi 09.00am: Swarga VaasalDharisanam ViseshaAbhishekam for Sri Venkateswarar, Alankaram, MahaDeeparadhana, Special Poojas and Archanas, […]

Maha Kumbabishegam at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Namaskarams & Season’s Greetings from SVT   As you are aware of, the Maha KumbAbhishekam which is slated for April 6th to 10th 2023 and the associated renovation and new structural works are well and truly underway. The Management and the individuals entrusted with various tasks and responsibilities are very confident of accomplishing their part, well in time […]

End of Life Care – Health Awareness Event Perth

End of Life Care – Health Awareness Event Perth Please select the link below and Register. Related Images:

Hindus in Australia now have a Voice in the NSW State Government

By Kamakshi Shenoy We are so pleased to announce that we Hindus in Australia now have a Voice in the NSW State Government.  What does it mean or how does it work for Hindus?? Here is the answer to all your questions. A Hindu Council of Australia representative is now nominated to be on board […]

End of Life Care Seminar in Perth

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Donate Blood with Sewa Australia

Sewa Australia is launching a blood donation drive from 18th Dec t2022 to 8th January 2023. Related Images:

New Years Day at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

https://www.svtsydney.org/new-year-eve-and-new-year-day-2022/ New Year Eve and New Year Day               Venkatesho, Vasudeva, Pradhyumno, Amitha Vikrama, Sankarshano Anirudhascha Seshadri Patireva Cha Janardhana, Padmanabho, Venkatachala Vasana, Srushti Kartha, Jagannatho, Madhavo, Bhaktha Vathsala Govindo, Gopathi, Krishna, Kesavo, Garuda Dwaja, Varaho, Vamanaschaiva, Narayana, Adhokshaja Sridara, Pundarikaksha, Sarva Deva Sthutho Hari, Sri Narasimho, Maha Simha, […]

Tulasi Pujan in Perth 25th Dec 2022

Hindu Council of Australia WA Chapter invites you for Tulasi Pujan on 25th December 2022. See details below. Related Images:

Sri Hanumath Jayanthi at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Shri Hanumath Jayanthi Shri Hanumath Jayanthi Friday 23rd December 2022 yathra yathra raghunatha keerthanam thathra thathra kruthamasthakanjalem | pashpavari paripurna lochanam maruthim namatha rakshasanthagam || Sri Maruthi (Son of Wind God), the terror to demons (Rakshasas) is present wherever praise of Sri Rama is sung, with joyous tears in His eyes and folded hands over His head. […]

Festivals in the commencing week (17th Dec – 23rd Dec)

Saphala Ekadashi – 20th December Budha Pradosha Vratam – 21st December Anvadhan and Ishti – 23rd & 24th December   Saphala Ekadashi: Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 09:02 AM on Dec 19, 2022 Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 08:02 AM on Dec 20, 2022 Parana (breaking the fast) Time – 21st Dec, 05:41 AM to 06:15 AM Parana (breaking the fast) Day Dwadashi End Moment […]

Spiritual Evening Discussion – 16th December 2022

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 16 December, 7.00 – 8.45 pm FINAL DISCUSSION FOR THE YEAR Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 The theme for Discussion: The Beatitudes Spiritual Teachings of Jesus in the Light of […]

Khalistan car rally fails to garner Sikh communiy support but terrorises Indian-Australians

“Khalistan rally loudspeakers right in front of Tarneit Gurudwara were loud enough to hear them in our house. Papa Ji doesn’t want both my kids to see or hear that nonsense.”  Just to answer your question in a simple way, yes I am scared for the safety of my family, said Ms. Rana.   Related Images:

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 9 December 2022

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Date & Time: Friday 9 December, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Venue: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon Speaker: Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Topics for Discussion:  Chapter 8 – The Way to the Imperishable Brahman  – Verses 17 – 18:  […]

Carer Gateway, a free Australia wide service

It is important that carers have access to a range of supports and services that can help them manage tough times. Your organisation has been identified as possibly providing support and services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) in Australia who may be unpaid carers. You can further help carers in your […]

UTSAV, A Celebration of Folk Dances of India on 18th March 2023 at UNSW

Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) in support of the Counsellor of Hindu Tradition (CHT) program presents   “UTSAV”    A celebration of folk dances of India by Hamsa Venkat & Samskriti School of Dance   Event Details: Date & Time: Saturday 18th March 2023,  6.15 PM to 9 PM Venue: The Science Theatre, Univ of NSW, Kensington NSW […]

Director ICT Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

SVT Sydney Balalayam Maha Kumbabhishekam work continues with Balalayam at Sri Vishnu Temple! As part of the Maha Kumbabhishekam, it is customary to undertake repairs, renovation and revamping of the Temple in all possible ways to provide enhanced and more pleasant and satisfying user experience to our devotees. This process has been going on for […]

Gita Jayanthi Pushpa Yajna

View this email in your browser Gita Jayanti Pushpa Yajna Video Promo Gita Jayanti Pushpa Yajna Video Promo     Please RSVP here   Donate here for the Construction of New Temple   Reminder!!! Your exclusive admission to a Lifetime opportunity to Join Inaugural Gita Jayanti Pushpa Yajna and Temple Construction Project Update on Saturday, 26th November 2022 04:30 PM onwards […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: November 18

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 18 November, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion:  Through Pleasure & Pain: •In our lives, we often feel the world is pressing on us. Extracting some […]

Director ICT Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh NSW

Kaarthigai Soma Vaarams Mondays 21st & 28th Nov + 5th & 12th Dec 2022   108 SANGABHISHEKAM for Lord Sri Chandramouleeswarar(Shiva) Monday 12th December 2022 Lord Shiva’s transformative energy to absolve sins, rejuvenate mind and body, and enjoy a prosperous life is abundantly available during the Tamil month of Karthigai (mid–November to mid–December). According to the […]

NSW opposition leader pledges increased security to all faiths

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Remembrance Day Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph

The Australia India Cenotaph Committee (A project of Hindu Council Australia) along with Hornsby RSL Sub Branch conducted the fifth Remembrance Day service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph on 6 Nov 2022 to commemorate the sacrifices made by the ANZAC of Indian origin during WW1. The ANZAC Jawan Cenotaph was erected in 2018 to celebrate the […]

Unity Walk at Hindu Council of Australia Perth Chapter Deepavali

The Consulate General of India’s FB post captures the 2022 partnership brilliantly. HCA in WA hosted the Unity Walk, Rajasthan Stall and Incredible India at the recently concluded Deepavali event.   Related Images:

Director, ICT, Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh, NSW 2508 is planning to have the Maha Kumbabishegam (Grand Renovation) Ceremony between the 7th and 10th of April 2023.    Specialist sculptures and painters have been brought from India and the preparations are in full swing.                         We invite […]

Hindus Thanks Australian Parliaments and the Governer General

Hindu Council of Australia would like to thank Australian Federal Parliament and the Governer General for celebrating Hindu Festival of Deepavali. Hindus feel very proud that Hindu festivals have been accepted as important festivals in Australia and Hindus are being treated as important citizens. Deepavali in Australia has been celebrated by the following in 2022 […]

Deepavalai celebration in Perth 2022

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Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 4 November 2022

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 4 November, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion:  Three Types of Strength: Physical strength is the most ordinary form of strength and hard to do […]

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 […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – 28 October

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 28 October, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion:  Culturing Awareness: In Cultured Awareness, we are less identified with objects, thoughts and emotions, leading to an uncluttered mind not weighed down or […]

Deepavali 2022 at Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre on 23rd October

Cherrybrook Deepavali details Venue: Cherrybrook Village Shopping Centre  Date: 23rd October 2022 Time: 11 AM – 3 PM                                                                            […]

Anzac Jawan Remembrance Day

Australia India Cenotaph Committee cordially invites you to attend and be part of the Remembrance Day Services at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph – NSW WAR Memorial, which is dedicated to Indian heritage fallen soldiers during WW1. It also remembers and recognizes the Indian soldiers who have participated alongside the Australian soldiers in various military campaigns and […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: October 21

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 21 October, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion:  The Light of All Lights: The world’s scriptures are often enhanced by poetic language, adding meaning and value to religious and […]

Celebrate Deepavali at North Sydney – 29th October 6:30PM

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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 […]

BAPS SHAYONA – Diwali Sweet Order

Jai Swaminarayan, Wow your loved ones during this year’s festive season by gifting them an authentic Indian sweets freshly made in Australia using local and imported ingredients. BAPS Shayona is delighted to offer Diwali Sweets – a box full of sweetness to share with your family & friends. Your Pre-order of the Sweets is just […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – 14 October

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 14 October, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion:  Degrees of Reality: In the highest flights of Eastern Philosophy, we face the radical conclusion that the whole of existence is, at most, […]

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 […]

Paada Yatra, A Piligrimate on Foot – 1st October 2022

After 2 years of gap, we are finally able to organise Paada Yatra again this year. As most of us know that pilgrimage on foot is an age-old Hindu tradition. In India, devotees walk to Kedarnath, Vaishnodevi, Manasarovar, the great Pandharipur pilgrimage and the Chardham Yatra which includes the arduous task of walking at high […]

Arpan – Fundraiser of North Queensland Hindu Community Inc

It is with great pleasure that the North Queensland Hindu Community Inc cordially invites you all to “Arpan … an offering”,  The annual fund-raising cultural event showcasing Indian classical art forms. The 10th-anniversary stage of Arpan will be graced by renowned Kathak artist, Sanchita Abrol, founder and artistic director of Kathaprana Dance Academy, Melbourne. She […]

Canberra Deepavali at Federal Parliament

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Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: Sept 23

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 23 September, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join our Vedanta Society members and friends for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion Chapter 8 – The Way to the Imperishable Brahman  – Verses 1 to 5:  Last […]

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 […]

Australia Alludu organises spectacular Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Melbourne

Australia Alludu, an Indian students association, organised a spectacular Ganesh Chaturthi celebration at Monash University’s Clayton campus in Melbourne. Related Images:

Religious bullying ‘rampant’ in schools, says report

A confronting investigation uncovering significant religious bullying in Australian schools for most major faith groups has found “rampant” levels of vilification in the classroom and playground, with families and schools “ill-equipped” to deal with the abuse levelled at children. Related Images:

Application form – Graduate Certificate Course in Counsellor of Hindu Tradition (CHT): 2022-2023

Your name : Address Line 1 Address Line 2 State : —Please choose an option—NSWACTVICSAWANTQLDTAS Post Code: Country : Your phone Your email Highest college degree held Languages spoken (list as many) English proficiency level —Please choose an option—12345 Employment status : —Please choose an option—studentworkingself-employedhomemakerRetired Age —Please choose an option—18-2526-4546-6565+ Years of community service […]

Cairns Hindu Samaj Ganeshotsav 2022

Cairns Hindu Samaj celebrating Ganeshotsav this year. See their program below. Related Images:

Graduation Ceremony of Counselor of Hindu Traditions – Batch 1

Congratulations to the first batch for completing the Graduate Certificate Course in Counselor of Hindu Traditions (CHT) successfully Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) in collaboration and partnership with Hindu Community Institute (HCI) has commenced a pilot to bring in this unique spiritual care program called Counsellor of Hindu Traditions. We called this first batch of […]

Indian Cricketing legend Kapil Dev laid wreath at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph

By: Ashwani Jain Secretary, Hindu Council NSW On 16th August the Anzac Jawan Cenotaph at the Greenway Oval Cherrybrook was visited by the Internationally famed Former Indian Cricket Team captain Kapil Dev. Kapil Dev is known as the first Indian Cricket team captain to win the 1983 world cup at Lords against all odds. Kapil […]

Book Review & developing an agenda

India that is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution.     A physical & online event resented by Friends of India Austra & Hindu Council of Australia Book review by Shri Bala Varadarajan                                                  […]

Needed Disability Care Workers for Hindu Clients in Canberra

Sri Om Care a leading Home and Disability Care provider needs Disability Support staff for Canberra. We have disabled couple in their 30s. Husband has mild intellectual disability and wife has a partial vision impairment. Both are independent and are working. They can do their part of care for themselves. They do not drive. They […]

ACT Coordinator

#𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 Hindu Council of Australia is proudly supporting this competition organised by the Vedic Global. A celebration of India, its people, culture and achievements are incomplete without the Indian Flag. As Bharat is fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, let’s all 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗗𝗟𝗬 𝗛𝗢𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗥 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗚 […]

PUBLIC DISPLAY OF NAZI SYMBOLS BANNED IN NSW STATE

PRESS RELEASE By: NSW Government “The atrocities committed during that period are almost unimaginable, and the intergenerational trauma they have caused continues to be felt by many people today. “This new offence sends a clear message that the display of Nazi symbols, and the hatred and bigotry they represent will not, and should not, be […]

Janmashtami Celebrations in Darwin

Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating Janmashtami for the first time in Darwin, along with Darwin Yoga & Meditation Australian School of Meditation and Yoga (ASMY) Let your family & friends Darwin know about the event and encourage them to participate and enjoy the celebrations along Keertain and Bhajan. Related Images:

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion

Join the discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana. Drawing on the book: Science of Happiness – According to Yoga Vedanta by Pravrajika Divyanandaprana: a compilation of her talks given to students at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi in 2018. Pravrajika Divyananandaprana is a nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Thousands […]

NSW/ACT Business Industry and Regional Outreach-free online Skilled visa information sessions-August

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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 […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: August 5

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 5 August, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion:  The Scientific Mind: ‘The scientific mind develops and discovers the truth of things; not what you want to see, but what […]

BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute Launch

Historic launch of BAPS Swaminarayan Research Institute in Australia took place on Sunday 24 July 2022 in esteemed presence of visiting BAPS Sadhu Mahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swamiji and over 80 representatives from leading spiritual organisations, government and academics including Nihal Ji who represented HCA at the event. The launch was attended by hundreds of well wishers […]

Emotional Health & Mental Wellbeing Camps – Perth, Australia

Since June 2020, HCA, with volunteer psychiatrists and member organisations, has been conducting free, quarterly emotional health and mental wellbeing camps that are open to all members of WA community. Each camp is delivered over 4 hours and will consist of Yoga, Mindfulness, Health expert Q&A sessions, Motivational seminars, Vegetarian lunch and networking with camp […]

CHINGARI Asia Pacific – 2022

Namaste All, Every year the United Nation celebrates 20th Feb as World’s Day of Social Justice. This year the day was celebrated to achieve Social Justice through formal employment. However, do we all believe this is true for those who are suffering extreme discrimination and horrors in all forms of religious persecution in a few, […]

Upcoming Event ! Dementia; Alzheimer’s Awareness Camp – September 2022

Ageing is not a cause of mental health problems but, with age, we are exposed to risks that make us likely to experience mental health difficulties. To quote Ingrid Bergman, “Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” Let us start this beautiful […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – 29 July

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 29 July, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join our Vedanta Society Members and Friends for Silent Meditation at: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes for Discussion:  Mindfulness – On-the-Spot Intervention: We explore, with the help of mindfulness, how to head off negative emotional responses […]

Chaplain Service ADF- VHP AUSTRALIA

Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia is currently accepting applications from Australian citizens who we can nominate as a Hindu Chaplain in the Australian Defence Force (Army, Air Force and Navy). You will be appointed as a Captain (or equivalent) in a Reserve role (part-time) and will not have go move outside your state of residence. […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – 1 July

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 1 July, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes:  The Technology of Happiness: Psychologists posit that fifty per cent of our happiness is genetic, forty per cent based on our outlook on […]

Emotional Health; Wellbeing 4th June 2022

Emotional Health & Wellbeing  What is the project? HCA, with volunteer psychiatrists and member organisations, is conducting free emotional health and mental wellbeing camps that is open to all members of WA community. Each camp will be delivered over 4 hours and will consist of Yoga, Mindfulness, Psychiatrist Q& A sessions, Motivational seminar, vegetarian lunch […]

Swastika: All you need to know about the new Bill passed by the Victorian Government

Nazi Symbol Public Display Prohibition Bill Victoria – All You Need to Know Background The Victorian Government has just passed Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2022. This amendment is based on a Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into anti-vilification protections. The report was tabled in the Parliament in September 2021 and accepted. There were 36 […]

Victoria Nazi Symbols Media Statement

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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 […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 24 June 2022

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 24 June, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes: Study of Chapter 7 continues: Verse 15 – 18 Intelligent Fools: We’ve all heard of the absent-minded Professor. Brilliant in their fields but […]

India to grant e-visas to 100 Hindus and Sikhs of Afghanistan on priority

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Yoga Day Celebration in Canberra at HTCC, Florey

International Yoga Day Celebration – Saturday 25 June 2022 Hindu Council of Australia in association with HTCC celebrate International Yoga day on Saturday 25 June from 9.15 for 9.30 am as per the following program: Venue: Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre, Florey, ACT Yoga Sessions: Mr Vijay Arora: 9.30 am to 10.15 am Mrs Sushil Gunchlla: […]

Yoga for Humanity June 2022

A big OM to Team HSS, HCAWA, ISHA Foundation and the Consulate General of India, for another successful year of celebrating International Day of Yoga in Perth. We received excellent support from the Indian Consulate General in terms of planning, organisation and participation. A special thanks to Consul General Amarjeet ji and HoC Naresh ji🙏🙏 […]

Sri Lalita Sahasranaama Archana – Adelaide

Sri Lalita Sahasranaama Archana – Adelaide Related Images:

Chaplain Service ADF- VHP AUSTRALIA

Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia is currently accepting applications from Australian citizens who we can nominate as a Hindu Chaplain in the Australian Defence Force (Army, Air Force and Navy). You will be appointed as a Captain (or equivalent) in a Reserve role (part-time) and will not have go move outside your state of residence. […]

Festival Of Chariots – Rathayatra – Liverpool, Saturday 2nd July 2022

Dear Friends,   Open invitation to everyone to come and participate in the  Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots Bigge Park, Liverpool Saturday, 2nd July 2022, 10:00 am Lord Jaganatha has again agreed to personally come and give darshan to everyone in the famous city of Liverpool on Saturday, 2nd July 2022 at 10am. Ratha Yatra, the festival of the chariots, is […]

Spiritual Care Australia UPDATE | Conference & AGM

By: Makarand Bhagwat. Please register and attend this conference if you have received the invittion. SCA Conference – Site Opens Soon! Monday 20 June – Wednesday 22 June – with ongoing access Register Now! – SCA Conference 2022 Our conference commences in a little over a week. Please ensure you complete your registration as soon […]

From the Heart and the Soul event – 27 May, the Cutaway, Barangaroo

Signing of the Uluru Statement from the Heart On this day in 2017, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples came together at Uluru and asked Australians to walk with them towards a better future. Through the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Indigenous Australians asked for constitutional recognition through a constitutionally guaranteed voice in their own […]

Religious leaders welcome formation of Multifaith advisory council in NSW

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Sewa helps clean flooded homes in Lismore area

By: Sewa Australia. Sewa Australia has been actively helping residents of flood affected towns in Lismore and around. Each fortnight, a team of Sewa foot soldiers travel overnight in a convoy of cars/mini vans to Woodburn hub to support the needy. The team helps clean up of flood affected homes and distributes free food and […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – Friday 10 June

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 10 June, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes:  Subjective Knowledge – Objective Reality: Every object is an object in our awareness … which means that every object is inextricably linked […]

Join Australian Defense Forces as a Chaplain

Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia is currently accepting applications from Australian citizens who we can nominate as a Hindu Chaplain in the Australian Defence Force (Army, Air Force and Navy). You will be appointed as a Captain (or equivalent) in a Reserve role (part-time) and will not have go move outside your state of residence. […]

International Day of Yoga Celebrations 2022

Art of Living Sydney in collaboration with Consulate General of India celebrates the 8th International Day of Yoga on 25th June About this event Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Music….. it’s all free. Come and celebrate this special day with fellow yogis in-person and attend with friends and family outside St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney CBD What’s On: 10:30 […]

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! COURSE STARTING – 15 JULY 2022

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Yoga Day in WA

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Care in Twilight Years – Online Event – Sunday 5 June

Care in Twilight Years for People of Vedic Culture – Special Online Event Join us next Sunday, June 5, at any time from 10 am to 3 pm and dip into a helpful and authoritative range of talks with time for Q & A too. Zoom Link for the Symposium:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09 Program:- Co-chair: Robert Grant, […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: June 3

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 3 June, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Themes: Study of Chapter 7 continues: Verse 14 The Cosmic Illusion: We’re all entangled in the web of Māyā, an illusion of Cosmic proportions, an entrancing […]

Progress on teaching Religious Education in Victoria

A meeting was held today between representatives of VCAA of the education department and GRE Education Multi-faith collaboration team. The meeting was attended by Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Jews and some educationists. The department explained their framework for developing or changing curriculum for students from F-10. Faith communities will be involved to develop GRE classroom & […]

Police to investigate offensive ASGC letter

Hindu Council has lodged a formal complaint about a four page PDF document, floating in the social media and cyber space, purported to have been issued by an Australia Sikh Gurudwara Council based on the same address as a respectable and revered Gurudwara in Sydney. The Gurudwara has denied ownership of the offensive letter and […]

Why Hindus should demand General Religious Education in Schools

By: Geeta Devi, Victoria. In the past 10 years demographics in Australia have changed and we have to acknowledge the reality of diversity. For most new migrants coming in to Australia, faith plays a major part in their lives. If future generations have to live and work in a multicultural and multifaith society, then school […]

HCA media statement on Swastika in QLD

HCA media statement on Swastika in QLD HCA media statement on Swastika in QLD Related Images:

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 […]