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Invitation for Bhoomi Puja, Sri Shivajyothi Devasthanam
Namaskaram, We hope this message finds you well. This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Bhoomi Pooja event, scheduled to take place on 9th September 2023 at 10 Beddek Street, McGraths Hill NSW from 8:30 AM onwards. We are delighted to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who have already registered for this event and […]
Indian Independence Day celebrations at WSU, Hawsbury Campus
HCA & Hindu Karma Kitchen celebrated Indian Independence Day with 100 Indian agriculture students here on exchange at Western Sydney University. Related Images:
Grand celebration of Vara Maha Lakshmi Vrata & Kumkuma Archana (1008 times)
Namaskara! By the grace of Sri Hari Vayu Gurugalu and blessings of Sri Sri Sugunendra Teertha Swami ji under the auspices of Sri Venkata Krishna Vrundhavana Sydney (SVKVS) is pleased to invite you for the grand celebration of Vara Maha Lakshmi Vrata by performing VaraMaha Lakshmi Pooja & Kumkuma Archane (1008 times) on Saturday the […]
Sydney teacher found to have racially vilified Indian student
“As the video was playing, I saw Mr Anderson, while smiling, glance at me a few times and continue to mockingly giggle at the lady and her accent,” the student said during her evidence at the tribunal. Related Images:
Call for nominations to the Heritage Council of Western Australia
The Minister for Heritage has called for nominations from experienced and qualified individuals with knowledge or experience in heritage matters to join the Heritage Council of Western Australia. Related Images:
SHAKTI MAHA YAGNYA on the auspicious occasion of Gupta Navratra 2023
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Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots
Open invitation to everyone to come and participate in the Rathayatra Venue: Bigge Park, Liverpool Date & Time: Saturday, 24th June 2023, 10:00 am Lord Jaganatha has again agreed to personally come and give darshan to everyone in the famous city of Liverpool on Saturday, 24th June 2023 at 10 am. Ratha Yatra, the festival of the chariots, […]
Help keep community harmony and safety
The Hindu Council of Australia has maintained regular communication with the NSW Police Force and Multicultural NSW in relation to plans for the unofficial Khalistan ‘referendum’ in Sydney. The NSW Police Force, Multicultural NSW and other agencies are proactively monitoring the situation and will respond to any threat to community safety or community harmony. While […]
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 […]
Stalker Stabs Minor Hindu Girl to Death on Her Way to School in Bangladesh, Accused Absconding
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MP Julia Finn shocked by Temple vandalism offers full support
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Minister Chris Bowen on BAPS Hindu temple vandalism
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Steve Kamper NSW Minister for Multicultural condemns vandalization of Hindu BAPS temple in Sydney
Everyone has the right to practice their faith free from fear and intimidation. That’s why the vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney in Rosehill must be condemned. And I know nothing will deter the Sydney BAPS community from continuing their selfless service to others. Related Images:
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 […]
Ram Navami Celebrations – 2023 by the Konkani community in Sydney
By: Kamakshi Shenoy. The first day of the Hindu lunar year is celebrated as the festival of Samsaar Padvo by the Konkani community. This festival, also known as Yugadi or Gudi Padwa, is celebrated with great pomp and fervour in most Konkani households. Keeping the tradition alive, Konkani families in and around Sydney got together as one […]
Hindu Council welcomes Labor’s commitment to a Hindu centre
NSW’s Labor party has promised to provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre – a home for Hindus in Sydney if they form the government after the 25 March election. Hindu Council of Australia welcomed the news. Surinder Jain, National Vice President said that there is a dire need for […]
NSW LABOR COMMITS $3.75 MILLION TOWARDS A HOME FOR HINDUS IN SYDNEY
NSW LABOR COMMITS $3.75 MILLION TOWARDS A HOME FOR HINDUS IN SYDNEY A NSW Labor Government will provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre – a home for Hindus in Sydney. The funding will be provided to the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) to help plan and establish […]
NSW Labor commits $3.75 million to establish Hindu Cultural and Education Centre in Sydney
NSW’s Labor party has promised to provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre – a home for Hindus in Sydney if they form the government after the 25 March election. NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns said, “The Hindu community needs a home – and that home should be in […]
NSW LABOR COMMITS $250,000 FOR A STUDY INTO HINDU CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE
A HOME FOR HINDUS – NSW LABOR COMMITS $250,000 FOR A STUDY INTO HINDU CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $250,000 to the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) as a first step towards establishing a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre in Sydney. This funding will be used to develop a […]
Indian PM Modi raises Hindu Temple vandalism concerns with PM Albanese
By Jai Bharadwaj, Amit Sarwal and Pallavi Jain Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Hindu temples being vandalised in Australia in a joint Press statement with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in New Delhi today. PM Modi said that reports of Hindu temples being attacked in Australia are distressing and a cause for concern. Related […]
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. […]
Holi message from Hon Michelle Rowland MP – Minister for Communication
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Media Statement – Continuing vilification attacks on Hindus in Australia
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Watch Interfaith forums with the Premier and the Leader of Opposition
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Support Counsellor of Hindu Traditions
Hindu Council of Australia in support of the Counsellor of Hindu Tradition (CHT) program which aims in delivering Vedic Chaplaincy. The program is aimed at developing skills in Hindu traditions, spiritual care, counselling essentials and wellness services which helps in Enhancing Quality of Life. Graduates of this program are ready to serve the community as […]
MESSAGE FROM THE HON. MARK COURE MP – Minister for Multiculturalism – Holi 2023
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Joint Statement from the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP and Minister for Multiculturalism, the Hon. Mark Coure MP
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Indian short film Namaste Yoga has been selected to screen at Maoriland Film Festival
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Maha Kumbabishegam Volunteer request for Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh
Dear Devotee(s), Sri Venkateswara Temple depends and thrives on the dedicated involvement of volunteers to assist the Management in conducting and performing the daily activities of the temple. Your efforts in keeping the temple precincts and the adjoining areas clean and tidy, upkeeping the Archana bowls and Prasada utensils by washing them at regular […]
CATHY FREEMAN PARK TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO LIVE SITE FOR FIRST TWO TESTS OF INDIA-AUSTRALIA CRICKET SERIES
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Yadagirgutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Darshanam
Blessed is Australia and blessed are us, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is here to bless us all. The Hindu Council of Australia is very happy to be part of this program of bringing the deities of Yadadri (Yadagirgutta, Telangana) Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy to Sydney Australia and performing a celestial wedding on Saturday, 11th February […]
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, […]
End of Life Care Seminar in Perth
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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 […]
Proposed Baldivis Hindu temple application given the go-ahead
Long-held plans for a Hindu Temple in Baldivis have finally been approved by the State Government’s Joint Development Assessment Panel after several knock-backs from Rockingham Council and the panel. The development application for a proposed Place of Worship at Lot 53 (no. 67) Folly Road Baldivis was initially put before Rockingham Council for the first […]
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 […]
Gita Jayanthi Celebrations in Perth- 4th Dec
Gita Jayanthi Celebrations – 4th Dec Wilson Community Hall, Wilson, Perth 9:00 AM Jai Srimannarayana! With the blessings of Sri Sri Sri Tridandi Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji We welcome you all to join us for the Divine Moments of Gita Chanting All registered participants will receive a pdf copy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita and will […]
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 […]
Australian Hindu chaplains selected at GTU, USA with Fellowship
We are delighted to announce 3 Australian Hindus who have graduated from the Counsellors of Hindu Tradition(CHT) course selected for Graduate Theological Union (GTU) USA. CHT course conducted by the Hindu Council of Australia, in partnership with Hindu Community Institute (USA) offers courses in Counsellor programs (Counsellor of Hindu Tradition) in Australia. Selected counsellors from […]
Gita Mahotasav: Spiritual Counsellors for Hindus
Times of India’s article about importance of training spiritual counsellors for Hindus Training spiritual counsellors for Hindus To meet the needs of counsellors for Hindus, the Hindus of North America started the Hindu Community Institute (HCI) in San Francisco Bay Area in 2018. The HCI’s mission is to train a nucleus of counsellors, which would […]
Want to become a Counsellor to serve the Hindu Community?
Did you know that the Hindu Council of Australia has been running special online programs to develop counsellors of Hindu tradition to serve the community better? This popular course has been running in its second year in partnership with HCI-USA. You too can be qualified to deliver community service in a professional way. For enquiries, […]
What are good Muhurtas & bad Muhurtas / Muhurats?
It is an ancient Hindu tradition to set a day and time to do an event whether it is religious, traditional, cultural or otherwise which is called Muhurta/Muhurat. Hindus are always giving importance to Muhurtas as according to Vedic Astrology it is very important to find a day & time that suits a specific event […]
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 […]
A Guide for Health Care Professionals and Pastoral Care Workers
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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 […]
Up coming Hatha Yoga programs by Isha Foundation
Surya Kriya A potent 21-step yogic practice of tremendous antiquity, designed as a holistic process for health, wellness, and complete well-being. Surya Kriya activates the solar plexus within the system and balances a person’s energies, leading to stability of the body and the stillness of the mind. 6-8 Dec Toongabbie, Sydney Register 10-11 Dec […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Most sinister part of Ramdev article in New York Times Magazine is author’s own biases
Misreporting, prejudice, and plain old laziness in reporting on India, Hinduism, and the relationship between the two is hardly new. It has a long tradition dating back to the British Raj, upheld since independence until today. Frankly, I’m a bit jaded to it at this point. But, then some new article is published that takes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cairns Hindu Samaj Ganeshotsav 2022
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Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: Sept 2
Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 2 September, 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 Chapter 7 – The Yoga of Knowledge and Realization – Verses 29 to 30: Beyond Old Age & Death: Old age […]
Ganesh Visarjan 2022 @ Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh
GANESH VISARJAN Sunday, the 4th September 2022 As in the past years, Ganesh Visarjan is being celebrated at Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh NSW with a day long festivities comprising of Rituals, Procession of deities around the Temple premises, cultural activities / entertainment and Visarjan of Clay Ganesha idol in the ocean at Stanwell Park beach. […]
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 […]