Kumbh Mela public lecture at CGI, Sydney

February 28, 2025

On 24th February 2025, the Consulate General of India, Sydney and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the Hindu Council of Australia, hosted a public lecture on the Maha Kumbh Mela at the Indian Consulate.

The event was well attended. It began with Pndit Jayneil Shandil explaining the spiritual aspects of the Kumbh Mela and the Amrit Snan. Jayneil presented a well researched paper with the story behind Kumbh Mela celebrations and about constellation alliance at the time of the Kumbh.

Then Sewa Singh, President of the Association of Haryanvis and Jaydeep Panchal, Vice President of HCA NSW Chapter, shared their personal experiences and insights.

Mr. Anna Sundaram talked about Kashi Tamil Sangam 3 and the connection between Tamil Nadu and Kashi and how Shankaracharya established Tamil Sangam.

The evening concluded with networking over snacks, providing an opportunity for the community to further connect and reflect on the shared cultural experience.

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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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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