An exhibition featuring the 2018 Kate Festival, the most important annual celebration of the ethnic Cham Brahman community, opened in the central province of Ninh Thuan on October 8. On the occasion, Mukha Linga and Po Long Girai statues, along with Nandin, Patil, and Banal sacred bulls, costumes, and musical instruments were introduced to the […]
ARRCC members pledge for eating less Meat
October 13, 2018 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. ARRCC – Australian Religious Response to Climate Change is a multi faith network committed to action on Climate Change. Hindu Council of Australia has been a member for more than ten years and has recently celebrated 10th Anniversary of its Eat Less Meat campaign. Members of ARRCC in Sydney met on […]
Diwali coins by ABC Bullion to be sold at Parramatta and Martin Place Diwalis
October 12, 2018 by ·
ABC Bullion is Australia’s leading precious metals and bullion specialist, trading continuously since 1972. For over 40 years, they have assisted clients of every level, to buy and sell gold bullion, silver, platinum and palladium. They have also been a supporter of Diwali festivals celebrated by Hindu Council of Australia for last twenty years. This […]
Breaking Bread with Indian Chapati in Sydney Food Festival
October 9, 2018 by ·
By:Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia participated in Breaking Bread with other Australian communities as an initiative of Food Faith during the ongoing Sydney Food Festival at Hyde Park Palms on 9th October 2018. Food Faith is a not for profit organization promoting environmental and social sustainability. Sharing of bread and then breaking it to […]
Meat Free campaign promoted by Radio Sur Sangam
October 7, 2018 by ·
Mr Vijai Singhal, director of Hindu Council of Australia was interviewed at Radio Sur Sangam 99.9 FM by Nitin Madan on the topic of 10th Anniversary of the launch of “Meat Free Day” campaign on 2nd October 2008. Related Images:
Mr Sharat Kumar one of the first priests of Sri Mandir passes away
October 7, 2018 by ·
Shri Sharat Kumar Ji passed away last Wednesday. He arrived in Australia in mid 1970s. He had studied at Gurukul in Hardwar, India. He was highly knowledgeable in Gita and other Hindu scriptures. Also he had a deep knowledge of Hindu Samskars and Puja formalities. In late 1970 and 1980s when we did not have […]
Hindu rituals under attack in Australia
October 6, 2018 by ·
By: Smith Jones. Australia is a very tolerant society. Hindu practices are not only encouraged but participated by a large number of white Australians and elected Australian representatives from all shades of political spectrum. Hindus feel at ease and encouraged to become Australians. Surprisingly, attacks on Hindus are not coming from other religions or from […]
Japanese town of Kichijoi is named after Hindu Goddess Lakshmi
October 3, 2018 by ·
Recalling the influence of India on Japanese culture and society, Kitagawa, Consul General of Japan, said many think Japan and India were different, though they are not, as is evident from the many temples in Japan being dedicated to Hindu gods. Related Images:
Dowry abuse submission by Hindu Council of Australia
October 3, 2018 by ·
On 26 June 2018, the Senate of Australia (Upper house of Parliament) referred the practice of dowry and the incidence of dowry abuse in Australia to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 6 December 2018. The committee’s focus is on the broad issues raised in the terms of reference […]
Pope’s emissary meets Hindu Council of Australia
October 3, 2018 by ·
A Papal Contingent from Rome and various parts of the world visited Australia and met various local faith leaders, including representatives of Hindu Council of Australia in Canberra. Many issues of similarities were discussed. The gathering also talked how to counter differences towards a happier and less wounded world. Mr Prakash Mehta, President Hindu Council […]
Be a Yajmann for Sri Sitarama Kalyanam
October 3, 2018 by ·
By:Sai Pravastu. This year during Deepavali celebrations at Parramatta on 3rd & 4th November, we are blessed by Sri SitaRama, Lakshmana and Anjaneya Swamy from Bhadrachalam (India), As you may know this year is Vilambi nama samvatsara i.e the year Lord Sri Rama was born and and it comes every 60 years. we will be […]
Saudi Arabia accepts Yoga is not Un-Islamic
October 1, 2018 by ·
Saudi Arabia has embraced Yoga. Yoga is widely perceived as a Hindu practice and all non-islamic practices are banned in the country. However, with its push to become aan “open, moderate Islam”, the Kingdom has recognized Yoga as a sport. [Click here to read more…] [more…] [and more …] Related Images:
Australian Hindu wins Noble prize of Mathematics
October 1, 2018 by ·
Professor Venkatesh, who graduated from the University of Western Australia aged 16 with honours in pure mathematics, has achieved his subject’s highest honour. He has been awarded the Fields Medal, known as the “Nobel Prize for mathematics” — awarded once every four years to between two and four people under the age of 40. It […]
10th Anniversary of Eat less Meat campaign by Hindu Council
October 1, 2018 by ·
By:Vijai Singhal. The Hindu Council was the 1st in Australia to launch the “Meat-free Day” campaign on 2nd Oct. 2008 to reduce Greenhouse gas emission. We took this campaign to ARRCC (Australian Religious Response to Climate Change) and renamed it “Eat Less Meat” to appeal to people of multi-faith who are mostly meat-eaters. Lot has […]
Caste System in India and UK
October 1, 2018 by ·
An expose of Caste System in India and in UK by Karolina Goswami. Related Images:
Forty years of Hinduism in Darwin celebrated
October 1, 2018 by ·
By: Shashi Khanna. (Hindu Council of Australia correspondent in Darwin). 40 years!! A beautiful, blissful journey of noble contribution towards a cultural cause. The Hindu society of NT , Darwin celebrated its 40 years history on September 29,2018 at Harmony Hall in Malak ,Darwin. A lovely ,well organised event was part of the celebration […]
“witch hunt” against a wholly innocent and fully integrated British Hindu community?
September 30, 2018 by ·
26th July 2018 DISSOLVING CASTE CONSCIOUSNESS “The Governments announces its Caste Consultation conclusion confirming that this is NOT “a real life issue”. Hindus & Non Hindus must now consider theoverwhelming evidence pointing to institutionalised “Hindu-odium” the colonialists hatred for Hindus. The EHRC, The House of Lords, the Labour & LibDem leadership must […]
Hindu History of Afghanistan
September 30, 2018 by ·
Hinduism today is only followed in India and small percentage of people in few other countries. But the Hindu kingdom until 900 CE was spread to a vast area including Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Yes, Afghanistan was a Hindu kingdom which was dominated by Hindus and Buddhists. The Muslim invasion of the Hindu region began […]
Farmers helped during Walkathon to Temples
September 30, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia organized a Walk to Temples event in Sydney on 29th September 2018. Funds were raised for Farmers Drought Relief efforts during the walk. According to Walk organizer Mr Sai Pravastu, $850 were raised on the first day and $540 were raised on second and final day of the walk. More funds […]
Australian Hindus help environment
September 26, 2018 by ·
Watch how Hinduism inspires Australian Hindus to help protect the environment. Related Images:
Hindu peace philosophy explained at Ahamadiya Peace Conference
September 26, 2018 by ·
By:Tara Sharma. I attended Ahmadiyya Muslim community a Peace Symposium on behalf of Hindu Council of Australia. We were also represented a few weeks back, on their function on Eid festival. It was a good experience. There were people from other faiths too like Budhists, Sikhs, Christians from two faiths. There were political leaders too […]
Hindus join International Day of Peace celebrations in Canberra
September 25, 2018 by ·
Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture held a Multi-faith meeting on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, representing: Hindu, Christian, Islam, Buddhist and Quakers. Related Images:
Kahuta Hindu Temple in Pakistan
September 24, 2018 by ·
This beautiful Hindu temple in Kahuta Pakistan hides a secret This fascinating Hindu temple in Kahuta Pakistan has a dark story to tell…In 1947, Kahuta had a population of 3500, with half of them Muslims, all living along the main junction of the ring road that went into Kashmir and looped back at the same […]
Neeraj Gupta’s sculpture awarded by Australia
September 18, 2018 by ·
Sydney, Australia: The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, presented by Woollahra Council, today announced 48 emerging and established artists as finalists for the 18th annual Prize and exhibition. The finalist group was today from 666 entries this year including artists from Australia, India and the United Kingdom highlighting the Prize’s growing international reputation. Delhi, India based […]
Ganesha Puja held in Adelaide Zoo
September 18, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia performed Ganesh Chaturathi festival in Adelaide Zoo on 13th September 2018. Related Images:
Interfaith prayers for Rain
September 18, 2018 by ·
Australia is going through a severe drought. Religious leaders of various faiths including Hindus participated in rituals to bring about rains. Hindu Priest is Pandit Prakash Pandey recited the prayers in Sanskrit. Mr Basu Banka explained the rituals and spoke at the Prayer Service. A sum of $260 was collected for Buy a Bale […]
Nominate a woman for Gargi Award
September 4, 2018 by ·
Click here to find out more about Gargi Award and to nominate someone for the award. Self nominations are encouraged. Related Images:
Wisdom for the Common Good – Multifaith forum
August 28, 2018 by ·
By:Kanti Jinna. I was invited to speak on the topic of Wisdom for the Common Good as espoused in the Bhagavad Gita. I drew my inspiration from Chapter 6 on Jnanya Yoga. This is an annual meeting organised by the Order of Australia Association and the Multi-faith aspect is led by Rev Bishop Stephen Pickard […]
Hindu businesses help drought stricken Australian farmers
August 20, 2018 by ·
After Hindu council and Hindu temples, now Hindu businesses have come forward to donate their profits to help drought stricken Australian farmers. Related Images:
Vedic woman – Where is She?
August 20, 2018 by ·
The Vedic Woman: Who Was She and Will She Return? After scouring the internet for hours, what I found left me seriously F R U S T R A T E D. Related Images:
Vajpayee no more
August 20, 2018 by ·
A Hindu nationalist ex pm of India dies. He was a proud Hindu who like Gandhi lived by Vedic value of oneness of all beings and Vasudaiv kutumbakkam in a dirty landscape of politics. During his tenure as prime minister, India carried out the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998. Vajpayee sought to improve diplomatic relations with Pakistan, travelling […]
The Indian-Australian millennials
August 17, 2018 by ·
ABC’s religion and ethics unit have published a story on why Indian-Australian millennials are choosing to have arranged marriages. Read about it here. Related Images:
Hindus in Victoria advise Premier on Multicultural issues
August 17, 2018 by ·
By: Makrand Bhagwat. Hindu Council of Australia Victoria is a member of the Multifaith Advisory Group under the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) , which advises the Premier and the minister for multicutural affairs on faith related matters in the community. Some of the issues MAG discussed in the recent times were the Voluntary […]
Drought relief appeal by Hindu Benevolent Fund
August 17, 2018 by ·
Hindu Benevolent Fund has issued an appeal for everyone to donate for helping Australian farmers fighting a severe drought. Please donate generously. You would be aware that Australian farmers are seriously affected due to drought and many families are in serious conditions. The Hindu Benevolent Fund (HCA initiative) is appealing to all its members , volunteers, […]
Happy Nag Panchami Day
August 15, 2018 by ·
By:Madya Lila. Warm greetings on the festival of Nag Panchami! Hindu culture has always placed great importance on living in harmony with nature. Planet Earth is revered as our mother, Bhumidevi, and Hindus recognise a sacred connection between all living creatures. According to Vedic teachings, the soul in each body is an equal spark of […]
HBF helps deceased Hindu family in Adelaide
August 15, 2018 by ·
Hindu Benevolent Fund of Hindu Council of Australia provided emotional and logistic support to a family in Adelaide. A young lady living with family in Adelaide, her husband died suddenly by heart attack. She has a little daughter. HBF team from Sydney and from Adelaide spoke to the young lady and helped her with emotional support […]
Famous Hindu temples around the world
August 13, 2018 by ·
If you are planning to travel overseas, you must see these famous temples around the world. Related Images:
Hindus participate in City2Surf for charity
August 12, 2018 by ·
By:Vikas Chopra. City2Surf is an annual run for fun event in Sydney. Eighty Thousand people took part in the annual fun run this year running/walking a stretch of 14 km from Sydney’s Hyde Park through the city’s eastern suburb to Bondi beach. Hindu organizations in Sydney and their members participated in the fun run this Sunday […]
20 years of Diwali in Sydney
August 10, 2018 by ·
Hindu council has been celebrating Deepavali in Sydney for 20 years. Related Images:
HCA to Teach Hinduism in NSW Schools
August 6, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia has been approved by the Minister of Education to teach Hinduism as an SRE (Special Reigious Education) in NSW state schools. The education is provided on a voluntary basis i.e. the department does not pay any thing and Hindu Council has to provide volunteer teachers, their training and teaching material. You […]
Happy Guru Purnima 2018
July 27, 2018 by ·
By:Madya Lila. Happy Guru Purnima! Celebrated as the appearance day of Srila Vyasadeva, one of the most revered Gurus and the compiler of the Vedas, Guru Purnima is the auspicious day to honour our spiritual guides. Throughout India and in Hindu communities around the world, disciples offer Guru Puja (worship) and express their gratitude to […]
Gerald Barr – Interviews with non-Indian Hindus
July 26, 2018 by ·
I think Hinduism is an alive tradition that is not frozen in ancient times. It adjusts to the time and place. However, the source must always be preserved. I became immensely inspired by Indian Classical Music, and began learning from Ustad Zakir Hussain in 1995. He teaches not just tabla, but also how the music […]
Jalaram Bapa a saint from Virpur
July 23, 2018 by ·
A once mighty civilization that India was, it continues to produce men and women of exceptional abilities from time to time and from place to place. The land of Punjab is Vir Bhumi, land of Kerala is Punuruthana Bhumi, land of UP and Utrakhand is Dev Bhumi, land of Bengal is Reform Bhumi, land of […]
Shakti initiative of Hindu American Foundation
July 20, 2018 by ·
Namaste WELCOME TO THE SHAKTI INITIATIVE! Many years ago, I was invited to speak on a panel about women and religion. Armed with my senior thesis from undergrad — The Vedic Woman: Who Was She and Will She Return? — I was able to quickly pull together a long list of stories and scriptural quotes to bolster my […]
Hindus have more at stake on Climate change than many others
July 18, 2018 by ·
By:Surinder Jain. Most other religions than Hinduism believe in one life and a judgement day thereafter. Hindus believe that we will be born again and again to inhabit the earth until we perfect ourselves. We Hindus therefore have a lot more at stake in keeping the earth from calamities like Global warming and Climate Catastrophe. […]
Maharishi Sushruta, a surgeon famous in Melbourne
July 18, 2018 by ·
By:Surinder Jain. The Royal Australia College of Surgeons (RACS), trains surgeons and is responsible for maintaining surgical standards in Australia and New Zealand. It aims to foster and promote the pursuit of excellence in surgical education and actively supports innovative surgical research, aid projects in underprivileged communities, skills transfer and education programs. A statue of Surgeon Sushruta […]
Dalai Lama 83rd birthday celebrated
July 15, 2018 by ·
By:Prakash Mehta. ACT Tibetian community Inc. celebrated 83rd Birthday celebration of His Holy Highness Dalai Lama in Cenberra. Mr Prakash Mehta, President , Hindu Council of Australia represented Hindus in Australia in the celebrations. Related Images:
Albury Wodonga Hindus produce “That Girl”
July 13, 2018 by ·
Albury Wodonga are two twin towns in Australia on the New South Wales-Victoria state border, separated by Murray river. It has a significant population of Hindus from Indian and from Bhutan. About 60 members of the local Bhutanese and Indian communities got together to produce a Bollywood-style dance and song titled That Girl. The song has a […]
City2Surf Join Hindu team to run for fun
July 12, 2018 by ·
By:Bimal Joshi. City2Surf is a popular road running event held annually in Sydney covering a 14-kilometre course. The event is a “fun run” as well as a race, attracting both competitive runners and community participants who can choose to run or to walk. Did you know: City2Surf is the fifth-largest running event in the […]
Dowry abuse in Australia – Senate orders an inquiry
July 9, 2018 by ·
By:Surinder Jain. SBS and some independent film producers have recently produced films on the deplorable dowry system prevalent in some parts of India and resulting violence against women. Armed with that evidence, on 26th June the Australian Senate referred the provisions of the practice of dowry and the incidence of dowry abuse in Australia to the Legal and […]
Get a Certificate in Hinduism (eCourse)
July 8, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council is offering an “Introduction to Hinduism Course” with an easy test to monitor its successful completion. This course is web based and has 10 lessons. Each lesson should take no more than hour of self study at home. After reading a lesson, an objective type Quiz assesses the students proficiency. Students who pass […]
PM of New Zealand and MPs stop those trying to help save the environment
July 6, 2018 by ·
Beef lobby of New Zealand, if it has its way, wants to deny people choice of their food including food free of beef and free of animal products. Hindus avoid eating beef. When you are in an airplane bound to your seat for 12 hours or more, with no near by restaurants, fully dependent on […]
Take a Quiz on Hindu History
July 6, 2018 by ·
Take a Quiz on Hindu History Please enter your email: 1. The earliest archaeological evidence for Hinduism dates back to more than 30,000BC? Yes No 2. Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world? Yes/No Yes No 3. Indus valley civilization became the largest, most widespread civilization of the world in its time? Yes/No […]
Hinduism and the scientific heart – a book review
July 5, 2018 by ·
Pavan Verma of JDU has written a book on Adi Shankaracharya. His interview is very informative and is given below. Pavan Varma is a celebrated diplomat, cultural catalyst and public intellectual. His new book on the Shankaracharya throws startling light about Hinduism and its fascinating relationship with science. Related Images:
Yoga day at Gold Coast By ASMY
July 4, 2018 by ·
By: Samantha Doyle, ASMY, Gold Coast. The Spirit of Yoga Shines at Yoga Day Festival YOGA DAY FESTIVAL | www.yogadayfestival.com.au | asmy.org.au The sun was rising over the crystal clear Gold Coast ocean as enthusiastic volunteers began setting up the first of a relay of festivals taking place across the nation. There were tepees, brightly […]
Youth PoWR chooses a Hindu youth speaker
July 2, 2018 by ·
By:Vincy Jain. A Youth Parliament of World’s Religions is being held next month. Hindu council of Australia is participating as one of the organizers. Our youth member Vincy has been participating in its cabinet meetings and has sent the following report. “Our meeting was held at this year’s venue, the Soka Gakkai International in Olympic […]
Europeans brought their caste system into India
July 2, 2018 by ·
By:Surinder Jain, 2nd July 2018. It is known what the word caste used so commonly in India comes from ‘casta’ in Portuguese. In Spanish America (and many other places), racial categories were formal legal classifications. Racial categories had legal and social consequences, since racial status was an organizing principle of Spanish colonial rule. The system of castas […]
New Volunteers induction
July 1, 2018 by ·
By: Bimal Joshi Hindu Council of Australia organized a Volunteer Induction for new volunteers in Sydney. The event commenced with a short presentation on HCA values and work culture including volunteering activities and benefits. It was an interactive session where HCA volunteer shared their experiences. New Volunteers Event followed by tea and snacks. It was a […]
International Yoga Day at The Ponds
July 1, 2018 by ·
By: Tara Sharma Hindu Council of Australia in conjunction with Art of Living Foundation celebrated Yoga Day at The Ponds suburb of Sydney. The event was attended by about 50 participants and the emphasis was placed on Yoga in everyday life. International Yoga Day 2018 at The Ponds The Ponds is located approximately 40 kilometres […]
Take a Quiz on Hindu Society and Institutions
June 30, 2018 by ·
Take a Quiz on Hindu Society and Institutions Please go to Take a Quiz on Hindu Society and Institutions to view the test Related Images:
Tributes to Prof Raja Jayraman, former Vice President
June 30, 2018 by ·
Prof Raja Jayraman is remembered by us all. He did so much work for Hindu education in schools and for promoting interfaith harmony in Australia as Vice President of Hindu Council of Australia. Tributes are still pouring in. Surinder Jain Professor Raja Jayaraman left his mortal body on last Thursday; his funeral will be at 2 pm on […]
Take a Quiz on Hindu Festivals
June 29, 2018 by ·
Test your knowledge about Hindu festivals. Please go to Take a Quiz on Hindu Festivals to view the test Related Images:
Fifth Hindu Dham in Combodia, proposed
June 28, 2018 by ·
You are all familiar with chaar dham or four dhams (must pilgrimage sites) yatra in India. Well, it is now being proposed to build a fifth dham in Cambodia. The Char Dham (“four abodes”) is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. Vaishnavite Hindus believe that visiting these sites helps achieve “Moksha” (salvation). It comprises Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is […]
Hindu Unity Day unites Hindus in Canberra
June 28, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia invited about 15 Hindu organizations together on 16th June to discuss how can we preserve Hindu culture in Australia. Each organization spoke about what they are doing and their idea of how we can preserve our culture in Australia. There was a unanimous agreement among all gathered Hindu organizations that such […]
Darwin revels in music and Yoga for four days
June 28, 2018 by ·
B: Kalindi,ASMY The popular kirtan band, Ashraya, were invited to Darwin to be part of the festivities to celebrate International Day of Yoga. Over 4 nights, they brought peace and joy to the Darwin yoga and Hindu communities through the power of kirtan. The first night (Thursday 21st June) of kirtan was at […]
Jewish Veg group promotes vegan lifestyle
June 28, 2018 by ·
If you live in a part of the world where there is plenty of fruits and vegetables…then I don’t think there is any ethical justification today not to live a vegan lifestyle. — Rabbi David Rosen, Former Chief Rabbi of Ireland and Australia, like India has abundance of fruits and vegetables. Let us stop eating […]
Hindu Council welcomes ISKCON Gauranga Prabhu
June 26, 2018 by ·
Gauranga Prabhu, disciple of H.H.Radhanath Swami Maharaja Graduated from IIT Bombay in 1993, his interest in Krishna Consciousness dawned during his college days.He moved in as a full time preacher at ISKCON Chowpatty. ISKCON is a member of Hindu Council of Australia. Mr Prabhu visited Sydney on 23rd June 2018 and held a special dinner […]
Hindu Council Perth celebrates Internatinal Yoga Day
June 25, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia’s Perth Chapter celebrated International Yoga Day jointly with Hindu Swayamsewak Sangh. Celeberation of 🌟International Yoga Day 🌟 Yoga Activity for about 90 Minutes: 🥁Date: 24th June 2018, Sunday. 🎷 Time: 9.30 am to 11.00am. 🤸🏻♀ Venue: Wanaroo Recreation Centre, 275 Scenic Drive, Wanaroo, WA. Entry: Free 🤸🏻♀ Reservation Not Required🤸🏼♂ Organised by: Hindu Council of Australia. […]
Sankskrit workshop held in Sydney
June 24, 2018 by ·
By: Radhey Sharma Sydney Sanskrit School and Hindu Council of Australia arranged a two days workshop for Sanskrit lovers by Dr Jyoti Raj ji Assistant Professor Delhi University and DD Sanskrit news reader, editor and reporter. First day class was conducted at Sydney Sanskrit School in Liverpool with over 135 children, parents and other […]
Take a Quiz on Hindu Symbols and Icons
June 24, 2018 by ·
Check your knowledge of Hinduism Please go to Take a Quiz on Hindu Symbols and Icons to view the test Related Images:
What Does Yoga Have to Do with Hinduism?
June 22, 2018 by ·
By: Hindu Human Rights Yoga is a deep science revealed by Mahadeva Himself in the Agamas. It is not just moving your arms and legs! Yoga is deeply rooted in Hinduism, sourced in Hinduism, and includes all aspects of Hinduism. It is not a “spiritual” practice alone, but is a sacred Hindu RITUAL. Any yoga […]
Hindu Chaplaincy course in Melbourne
June 22, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia, Victoria chapter is conducting a refresher course for Hindu Chaplaincy on 23 and 30 June in Melbourne. This course is a part of an ongoing commitment by Hindu Council of Australia to increase the number of trained Hindu Chaplains in Australia. Hindu Council offers scholarships for practicing Hindus to train as […]
Take a quiz on Hindu Rituals
June 21, 2018 by ·
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Why sprinkle water around food before eating
June 20, 2018 by ·
Have you ever wondered why did your grand parents sprinkle water around their food before eating. Well, here is an explanation. Watch the video. [Click here to read more ….] Related Images:
International Yoga Day celebrations by Hindu Council
June 19, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating International Yoga day in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Details of the events are given in the brochures below. Related Images:
Thailand evolves its own mix of Budhist and Brahmin rituals
June 18, 2018 by ·
The new Brahmins The relevance of mixing Hinduism with Buddhism and folk beliefs in Thai history 12 Oct 2015 at 03:46 WRITER: MELALIN MAHAVONGTRAKUL A man dressed in white blew into a conch as if it were a horn. Joss sticks were burning. Heads bowed but people’s lips were praying. A screenplay on a golden […]
Ram Sita Kalyanam Vivah in Parramatta 3rd November 2018
June 18, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating Deepavali festival on 3rd and 4th of November 2018 in Parramatta Park this year also. A special attraction of this year is likely to be an elaborate performance of Rama Sita Kalyanam or Ram Sita Vivah (marriage of Ram and Sita) being planned for 3rd November in Parramatta park […]
Take a Quiz on Hindu Beliefs
June 17, 2018 by ·
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A new Hindu Education Centre coming up in Sydney
June 17, 2018 by ·
As Hindu population is growing rapidly in Australia (mostly due to migration), existing temples are struggling to cope up with the demand for spiritual guidance of Hindus. To keep up with the demand, a new Hindu Education and Culture Centre is being planned in western Sydney suburb of Riverstone. Havan signifying the hand over of […]
Take a quiz on Hindu Denominations
June 16, 2018 by ·
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Why do Gods look the way they do?
June 14, 2018 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindus have many Gods and each God has his or her own form. We have Shiva sitting on an ice cold mountain top with a fountain of water (river Ganga) flowing out of the top of his head. We have Ganesh with an elephant head and Shakti shown with up to eight […]
The Case for India by Will Durant
June 13, 2018 by ·
Book Review by : Vijai Singhal The Case for India This book was written by Will Durant, an American writer, historian and a philosopher in 1930 after visiting India. Given below are some of the abstracts from this book which can be freely down loaded from the Internet. The book was written without the help […]
OAM Honor awarded to Kanti Jinna Vice President
June 11, 2018 by ·
Congratulations to Mr Kanti Jinna, Vice President of Hindu Council of Australia for being awarded OAM MEDAL, (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION on Queens birthday in 2018. Such an honor has earlier been bestowed by the Australian government to other Hindu Council members including Dr Balasubramanian (Current Director and Ex-President) […]
Ashraya Band celebrates International Day of Yoga with concerts in Darwin
June 9, 2018 by ·
To celebrate International Day of Yoga, the kirtan band Ashraya will be joining the festivities in Darwin. On their second tour to the Top End, they bring their world grooves and mellow sounds with beautiful ancient mantras that soothe the soul’s inner-most needs. Weaving together the mantras with amazing music, Ashraya brings a unique and […]
Ayush ministry seeks ISRO’s help for satellite imagery of events on Yoga Day
June 9, 2018 by ·
NEW DELHI: The Ayush Ministry has approached the country’s premier space agency ISRO for satellite imagery of the countrywide events between 7 am and 8 am on International Day of Yoga (IDY), to be observed on June 21. The ministry has sought ISRO’s assistance to get an estimate of Yoga enthusiasts who would perform at […]
Hindu Temples Of Lal Kurti Bazaar, Rawalpindi Pakistan
June 9, 2018 by ·
The most well preserved of the three Hindu temples in the old Lal-Kurti Bazar is now a private property of a well-connected Muslim migrant family and is closed to the public. It is just a few yards from the Lal Kurti main square. Both Hindus and Sikh used to worship in the place during British […]
Hindus fear takeover of their temples in Malaysia
June 1, 2018 by ·
Malaysian government is proposing the formation of a Hindu Endowment Board (HEB) in all states with a sizeable Hindu population is to manage all Hindu temples. Hindus view this move of the Malaysian government with suspicion. To assuage the fears of the Hindu community, a government spokesperson has said that it is not the aim of the […]
Hinduism Today Releases Documentary: “The History of Hindu India”
May 21, 2018 by ·
KAUAI, HAWAII: The editorial team of Hinduism Today is pleased to announce the release of its professional documentary film, “The History of Hindu India” (Part 1), developed in collaboration with Dr. Shiva Bajpai, Professor Emeritus of History, California State University Northridge. More than a year in the making, the movie (http://bit.ly/HinduHistory) provides an authentic presentation […]
A Hindu Textbook Controversy in USA
May 13, 2018 by ·
The basic complaint by Hindus, including the American Hindu Education Foundation (HEF) is that previous textbooks have given an inaccurate and disparaging portrayal of their religion. While there are many individual complaints the big three are: the emphasis on the caste system, making the Indo-Aryan Migration Theory seem undisputed, and changing ancient India to Southwest […]
Chardham Yatra
May 7, 2018 by ·
The Chardham Yatra can be easily called as one of the most popular pilgrimage circuits of India. Every year, around the same time, the routes to the Chardham, the four most sacred places of the Indian Himalayas, are opened for the pilgrims to trek to. The Char Dham (“four abodes”) are four places which the Hindus believed […]
Researchers Find 6000 Years old Rama and Hanuman carvings in Silemania, Iraq
May 6, 2018 by ·
One of the major triumphs of modern archaeology was the hair-raising discoveries of Sir Leonard Woolley at Ur. Amidst the ruins of Ur, he unearthed a Ram-chapel but totally missed its relevance in world history. This crucial finding not only bridges the wide gaps between Indian tradition and archaeology but also unfolds the historic bonds […]
Fasting Can Improve the Regenerating Ability of Intestinal Cells
May 5, 2018 by ·
Fasting is an integral part of Hinduism spiritual as well as many Yoga practices. Various types of fasts for periods varying from a few hours to several days are prescribed. Now US biologists have found that a 24-hour fast can reverse the age-related loss of intestinal stem cell function that can regenerate new intestinal cells. An […]
Negative stereotypes about Hindus
May 4, 2018 by ·
In any country or region, media plays a powerful role in influencing people’s beliefs and world views on a topic. If someone controls the message in the media, they have a disproportionate level of influence on what is generally believed as truth. Unfortunately, the broadcast media in the US has been unintentionally or carelessly used […]
Art telling Ramayana, Hindu story, at Carlos Museum
May 3, 2018 by ·
An exhibit of art at the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University is highlighting events told in the Ramayana, a sacred text of Hinduism. The exhibit opened in January, and Coweta residents have been among the visitors viewing the paintings filled with bright colors and elaborate detail. The paintings date from the 17th-19th centuries. […]
Study: Meditation Improves Anxiety and Cardiovascular Health
May 2, 2018 by ·
ONE HOUR OF MEDITATION can ease anxiety and improve cardiovascular health, a study from Michigan Technological University found. After meditating for 60 minutes, researchers observed the participants had lowered heart rates and a reduction in aortic pulsatile load. Additionally, participants reported their anxiety levels were still lower a week later. [Click here to read more ….] […]
The most sacred Hindu places of worship in Bali
April 27, 2018 by ·
Pura Lempuyang Luhur is one of the oldest and the most revered temple in Bali, Indonesia. The temple is actually a collection of several temples along the hiking path to the summit. The main temple also the highest, the Pura Lempuyang Luhur, lies at 1,175m above sea level, up on the peak of the namesake Mount Lempuyang.[1] The temple is located on […]
Shashi Tharoor – Why I am a Hindu
April 23, 2018 by ·
Dr Shashi Tharoor’s latest book was apparently meant to take on the Hindutva narrative, and demolish it. Sadly, it seems it will be one of those books celebrated at literary festivals, obsessed over in high society conversations as validation of pre-conceived notions, create a placebo of having captured the narrative, but then, in all probability, […]
Yezidis and Bangladeshi Hindus: A modern day Exodus story
April 22, 2018 by ·
By: Rachel Avraham, Israel National News. In the spirit of this time of year, we should recall the plight of the Yezidi and Bangladeshi Hindu people, who are experiencing a modern day form of slavery and flight as we speak. Bangladesh has now been independent for 48 years but during this period of time, Shipan Kumer Basu, […]
