Hindu Council of Australia

Swagatam to Hindu Council of Australia
Hindu at the core, Universal in outlook

Swagatam to Hindu Council of Australia Hindu at the core, Universal in outlook

Voice of over 250,000

The Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) has been working tirelessly for over 25 years, representing Hindus in Australia and taking their issues to various levels of government.

Promoting harmony

Guided by 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) is dedicated to promoting peace and harmony among cultures, religions and ethnicities.

Giving back to society

HCA has launched over 300 initiatives and projects aimed at helping society in times of natural crisis as well as to address civil issues.

Custodian of culture

HCA is committed to protect the truth and fight vilification of the Hindu religion and community around the world.

Over 25 years of working for peace and harmony

Hindu Council of Australia is a peak body organisation founded in 1998 with an aim to create a strong and unified Hindu community in Australia. Since HCA was founded, it has been acting as a representative of the Hindu community in Australia in dealing with the federal, state and local governments, apart from reaching out to other Hindu organisations and institutions.

Mission

Hindu Council of Australia’s mission is to work for a strong, cohesive and active Hindu community in Australia, aiming to live in harmony with other religious and cultural communities while also devoted to preserving, promoting and sharing Hindu faith, culture and traditions with others in the society.

Gargi Awards 2024

The Gargi Awards Event for 2024 was held recently in Sydney. The event was graced by several well-known dignitaries including Julia Finn MP, Donna Davis MP, Charishma Kaliyanda, Niyati Mehta founder of ICCR in Australia, Deputy Mayor of Strathfield - Sandhya Redy, Reena Jethi, Sameer Pandey, Suman Saha, Usha Dommaraju and many other prominent Community leaders.

Objectives

Preserve, promote and share Hindu religious values and culture in Australia

Advocate for the religious, cultural, social and educational needs of Hindus in Australia

Educate and support Hindu youth in all aspects of their growth and empowerment

Unite Hindu faith, cultural organisations and groups in Australia

Celebrate religious and cultural festivals, exhibitions and programs

Promote harmony and understanding between Hindu and other faiths in Australia through inter-faith dialogue

Expand and strengthen links between Hindu organisations throughout Australia by creating effective communication and collaborative networking

Educate and support Hindu youth in all aspects of their growth and empowerment

Provide information for understanding of Hindu traditions, culture, philosophy and theology in Australia.

HCA Latest News

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Faith communities condemn the temple vandalism Attack in the ACT during Deepavali

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The evening when Hindus, Jains and Sikhs prepare to celebrate the holy festival of Deepawali,.....

Australian Hindus practice their faith, their culture, their festivals and have distinct food and dress......

Events

The Hindu Council of Australia hosted a first ever formal Deepavali dinner with community leaders,.....

HCA Rangoli Competition sponsored by VietJet. The last date to submit is 7th November 2024......

Join us on 12th Nov 24, from 5:30pm for light refreshments before moving into the.....

HCA exclusively brings the Deepavali event to your doorstep to celebrate with you all at.....

Upcoming Hindu Festivals

Our Hindu culture is marked with hundreds of auspicious days and festivals every year. We have a create this section to give you an overview of festivals and events coming up over the next month.