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International Gita Mahotsav – 2025

The International Gita Mahotsav (IGM) 2025 is poised to be a significant cultural and spiritual event in Sydney, celebrating the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Scheduled for the weekend of 3–4 May 2025, this festival offers a rich tapestry of activities designed to inspire, educate, and unite diverse communities. Log in or sign up to view 

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Event Highlights:

📅 Event Schedule & Venues

Saturday, 3 May 2025: Seminars & Presentations

    • Time: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

    • Venue: Western Sydney University, Parramatta South Campus, Ian & Nancy Turbott Auditorium, Building EE, Victoria Rd

    • Highlights: Engaging seminars and presentations by esteemed speakers focusing on the practical applications of the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings in modern life.

    • Eventbrite

    • hinducouncil.com.au+3myigm.app+3igm2025.au+3

Sunday, 4 May 2025: Spiritual & Cultural Celebrations

🌟Theme: “From Knowledge to Practice: The Gita in Daily Life”

This year’s theme emphasises the practical application of the Bhagavad Gita’s wisdom in everyday life. The focus is on how the Gita’s teachings can empower individuals, especially youth, women, and business executives, to navigate modern challenges with clarity and purpose.

🤝 Organizers & Collaborators

The event is organised by the Association of Haryanvis in Australia Inc. (AHA) in collaboration with the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB), the Hindu Council of Australia, and over 65 cultural, spiritual, and community organisations. This collective effort underscores the unity and diversity of the Indian-Australian community. igm2025.eventbrite.com.au

For more details and registration information, please visit the official event page: https://igm2025.au/program/

Links to 1st IGM events in 2023

Gita Seminar Links

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Gita Sadbhavana Yatra

Gita Aarti in 2023

When is the next HCA Event?

At the Hindu Council of Australia, we endeavour to create a continuous stream of activities and projects to keep the community engaged and involved in working for each other. Click on EVENTS CALENDAR button to see our upcoming events.

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General Religious Education in Secondary Schools

Hindu Council has been involved with the NSW Department of School Education since 2003 in drafting the original syllabus which was introduced in 2005. Cambridge University Press published the textbook for the course covering all the five religions. In 2015 we were again consulted by the publishers when the updated version of the textbook was published.

Aboriginals and Hinduism

There is a lot of commonality between aboriginal spirituality and Hinduism.

ANZAC JAWAN remembrance

We were working on some time to create a history, a small team of Ashwani Jain,

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Hindu Council of Australia advocates issues affecting Hindu community

Paada Yatra to Temple

It is a HINDU tradition to “walk to a pilgrim” on special events/occasions

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E-course on Hindu Religion

This course is designed to provide an overview of Hindu Religion and is suitable for non-Hindus to gain a very brief understanding of the Hindu religion.

A brief syllabus of the course “Introduction to Hindu Religion” is given below.

Introduction (Sanatan dharma, Definitions, Denominations and Diversity, Unity, Colonial influences), Beliefs, Purusharthas, Philosophies, Karma, Moksha, Concept of God, Traditions, Symbols, Scriptures, Rituals and Ceremonies, Rites of Passage, Bhakti, Festivals, Pilgrimage, Varnas, Yoga, Ahimsa, Vegetarianism, Temples, Ashramas of Life, Sanyasa, , Attitude of others, Hindu Religion in Australia.

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Testimonials

Great organization, working towards reviving the Knowledge of Hinduism (World's oldest religion and who never invaded others) to bring harmony in the world. Having actually seen them operating a free kitchen and organising community events to make new migrants feel at home while appreciating Australian way of life. Great community work being delivered by people who don’t get paid do it
Atul Kushwaha
Having actually seen them operating a free kitchen and organising community events to make new migrants feel at home while appreciating Australian way of life. Great community work being delivered by people who don’t get paid do it
Simer Mayo
HCA has always been a wonderful platform and a great source of network for Indian migrants. I have always had a very good experience since I moved to Australia 25 years ago. There are a variety of activities continuously conducted by this organisation year after year in various areas like charities, food donations, age care, and predominately to pass on Hindu values to the future generations.
Shoba Deshikan
Kudos for the great work done so far to promote hindu culture customs and festivals in Australia and help the hindus from all around the world living in Australia to keep their traditions alive. Hope hindu council of Australia continues their great work in being one single voice for people with hindu faiths and feel proud Australians.
Ashish Khurana
Great community service done by organisation and its volunteers and management selflessly. Awesome holy place truly working on true Hinduism which is take everyone together and have prosperity of all and live in peace. Great job!
Narendra Patil
HCA has played pivotal role in developing an united Hindu community in Australia. It is at the forefront when it comes to helping wider community regardless of the social, economic and religious backgrounds via advise, networking, supporting, raising funds, etc.. I love the cultural events organised by HCA especially the Diwali Mela, Holi function and International Yoga Day. I wish all the best and urge to the community to join HCA and help strengthening Hindu community in Australia.
Nipesh Kothari
Hindu Council of Australia is an organisation selflessly working for Hindus in Australia and spreading the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - Whole World is a family. We need more people and organisations like these to truly spread the message of all Human beings living together as a family.
Aadi Kalkal
However i do not have any direct experience at this place but i do know some people/volunteers there working towards protecting our cultural values and traditions,Their contribution towards Hindu society is valuable ,one of them is Mr. Dhaval Modi at Hindu coulcil ,for whom i have high respect for his Seva. Let us all be positive and support Hindu Council. Thank you
Fagun Modi
Organising great events like exhibitions for Diwali (festival of light) for everyone. I have witnessed Australians taking lot of interest in these events strengthening the multicultural values.
Yogesh Bhatt
Great Organisation Always help to needy People and Respect the other Religions without any Discrimination. Proud to be a part of this organisation and also proud to be A Hindu .
Kiran Patel