The Hindu Council of Australia welcomes the community to send us articles, stories, success stories, events etc., related to Hindus. You can also send us news about current affairs that […]
Bhoodana Yagna for Hindu Educational and Cultural Centre (HEACC)
June 6, 2024 by ·
Bhoodan Yagna Related Images:
Tri Hita Karana ( त्रि हित कारण ) by Vijay Singhal Ji
May 9, 2024 by ·
I visited Bali in 2015, it is a majority Hindu Island in Indonesia, the biggest Muslim country in the world. I learnt about Bali’s universal philosophy of living sustainably in […]
Coalition Support for a first Hindu school in Sydney
April 4, 2024 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia supports the formation of first Hindu school in Australia. Hinduism is the third largest religion in Australia, consisting of more than 684,002 followers, […]
Introduction to Hinduism – ecourse
April 4, 2024 by ·
HCA added Introduction to Hinusim ecourse a while ago and is open to everyone to learn. This course is aimed at Non-Hindus as well as Hindus to understand some basics […]
Hindu Council Opposes abolition of Tax exemption for donations to build Hindu schools
January 12, 2024 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia has made a passionate in person submission to the Productivity Commission that tax exemptions for donations made to build faith schools should not be removed. Hindu […]
Chant Geeta, Enchant Krishna!
December 31, 2023 by ·
National Geeta Chanting Competition 2024 – Chinmaya Mission Australia Related Images:
What is Prasada or Hindu Religious Food
October 9, 2023 by ·
Prasāda, prasadam or prasad is a religious offering in Hinduism. Prasad is cooked in large quantities during major festivals. Deepavali is one such festival during which Prasad is cooked for thousands of devotees and requires […]
Graduate Certificate Course in Counsellor of Hindu Tradition (CHT): 2023-2024 – Expression of Interest
September 28, 2023 by ·
Register today to become Counsellors of Hindu Tradition (CHT). Each year classes start in October. The 9-month Saturday/Sunday CHT course will make you a trained volunteer for community service to […]
Looking for Volunteer SRE Teachers
March 17, 2023 by ·
Join Hindu Council of Australia as a Volunteer Teacher for Special Religious Education (SRE) program Hindu Council of Australia is a Not-For-Profit community organisation in Australia, and has been teaching […]
Support Counsellor of Hindu Traditions
February 26, 2023 by ·
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, […]
Will Hinduism grow into an universal religion in Australia
January 19, 2023 by ·
What is Meant by Universal Religion? Each religion is characterised by its history, rituals, mythology, and philosophy which are not shared by other religions. Other non-Hindu religions all offer only […]
Festivals in the commencing week (17th Dec – 23rd Dec)
December 15, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Spiritual Evening Discussion – 16th December 2022
December 13, 2022 by ·
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, […]
Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 9 December 2022
December 7, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Gita Mahotasav: Spiritual Counsellors for Hindus
December 4, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Want to become a Counsellor to serve the Hindu Community?
December 4, 2022 by ·
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 […]
What are good Muhurtas & bad Muhurtas / Muhurats?
December 2, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: Sept 23
September 16, 2022 by ·
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 […]
The 5 Mahārtha Levels of Mastery – Vimarsha Foundation
September 2, 2022 by ·
In what follows, we read Lilian Silburn describing the classification of five levels of Siddhas or perfected beings as comprehended in the Mahārtha philosophy, which is the central view adopted […]
Graduation Ceremony of Counselor of Hindu Traditions – Batch 1
August 23, 2022 by ·
Congratulations to the first batch for completing the Graduate Certificate Course in Counselor of Hindu Traditions (CHT) successfully Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) in collaboration and partnership with Hindu Community […]
National Book launch of SRE and its value to Society
August 19, 2022 by ·
Join us for the national book launch of “Special Religious Education in Australia and its Value to Contemporary Society” Members of Hindu Community and those associated with Religious Education are […]
Book Review & developing an agenda
August 18, 2022 by ·
India that is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution. A physical & online event resented by Friends of India Austra & Hindu Council of Australia Book review by Shri Bala […]
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN! COURSE STARTING – 15 JULY 2022
June 5, 2022 by ·
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HINDU CULTURE & STUDIES Related Images:
Progress on teaching Religious Education in Victoria
May 31, 2022 by ·
A meeting was held today between representatives of VCAA of the education department and GRE Education Multi-faith collaboration team. The meeting was attended by Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Jews and some […]
Why Hindus should demand General Religious Education in Schools
May 27, 2022 by ·
By: Geeta Devi, Victoria. In the past 10 years demographics in Australia have changed and we have to acknowledge the reality of diversity. For most new migrants coming in to […]
Hindus meet Shadow Education Minister for SRE and GRE
May 25, 2022 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia and other faith SRE providers met with Prue Car, Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Member for Londonderry, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, […]
Developing Proficiency in Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Chanting
December 29, 2021 by ·
Om Namo Narayana! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Namaskaram VISVAS Institute💐 welcomes you all to learn Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama. “Developing Proficiency in Sri Vishnu Sahasranaama Chanting” (VSN) is the course syllabus. (Batch –A) Courses […]
Hindus excellence in SRE being recognized on 9th Nov – Join the Premier and others to celebrate
October 30, 2021 by ·
By: Surinder Jain, Hindu Council of Australia. Hindus in NSW have been very active in providing Hindu spiritual education to Hindu children in NSW schools. Five Hindu organizations provide volunteers […]
Australia Ramayan Olympiad with Leadership lessons
October 7, 2021 by ·
This year Deepavali for the first time in Australia Ramayan Olympiad with Leadership lessons for the whole family are being brought along with famous #TheRamayanaSchool. It will be conducted on Three […]
Ramayana Leadership Lessons & Australian Olympiad
September 18, 2021 by ·
What does the Ramayana Workshop Cover ? Three Sundays of Ramayana workshop and one Sunday of Ramayana OLYMPIAD. Lord Rama is the divine person who walked on earth thousands of […]
2021 Hindi Divas Utsav – Canberra Hindi School
September 9, 2021 by ·
To celebrate Hindi Divas (Day) which happens every year on 14 September, Canberra Hindi School has organized as Essay competition and online activities and competitions. Write in not more than […]
Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series
September 6, 2021 by ·
Friday 10 September 7.30 – 8.45 pm Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900?pwd=UHI5cDRyZW9SZzdrRGN1bkdmV2h3Zz09 Discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana – Senior Nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order THEMES: The demarcation between […]
Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion
August 31, 2021 by ·
Friday 3 September, 7.30-8.45 pm Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900?pwd=UHI5cDRyZW9SZzdrRGN1bkdmV2h3Zz09 Theme: Yoga & Resilience Chapter 6, The Yoga of Meditation – Verses 7 to 9 We are so controlled by external forces, […]
Dr Fiona Martin’s Office – Funding for Hindu Based Schools
June 25, 2021 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. MP Dr Fiona Martin, on behalf of Hindu Council’s representation, has approached The Education Minister for funding Hindu Schools in NSW. Her letter to the MInister and […]
Conference on Hindu Religion in Australia — Its Roots and Growth
June 3, 2021 by ·
Hindu Religion in Australia — Its Roots and Growth, 3 July 2021 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER It is generally believed that the essence of the Hindu religion is known to […]
Australian Hindus saved from Greens parties attack
May 13, 2021 by ·
Hindu SRE under attack from Greens political party Hindu Council of Australia defends its member VHP Australia Inc. from an unprovoked and unnecessary attack from the Greens party in NSW […]
VHP SANSKRIT SCHOOL – Dr GEOFF LEE
May 11, 2021 by ·
Dr GEOFF LEE (Parramatta—Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, and Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans) (15:29): I recognise the great work of the VHP Sanskrit School in New […]
Hindu Dharama for Young Mothers – Teachers training
February 11, 2021 by ·
To register go to https://www.hinducouncil.com.au/new/events/dharma-2 Cost $20 Related Images:
Understanding Hindu Dharma – A Rational Approach
December 26, 2020 by ·
By: Abhijit Bhide. Hindu Council of Australia ( HCA ) & Hindu Resonance Forum (HRF) are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Understanding Hindu Dharma – A […]
Bharatiya Mathematics
September 25, 2020 by ·
Bharatiya Mathematics The history of mathematics in India goes back over 3000 years. The ancient Indian mathematical works were composed in sūtras in Sanskrit language in verse form to aid […]
Why Hindus do Circumambulation (प्रदक्षिणा) around the Deity?
August 21, 2020 by ·
Hinduism is the oldest Civilization & only one which is based on Science. In Hinduism whatever is practiced is not only based on beliefs but there are scientific reasons behind […]
Hinduism and its relations to Buddhism
July 29, 2020 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia was invited by the Nan Tien Institute, which is a part of the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple in Wollongong to give a talk on the topic […]
Repository of Hindu Scriptures
June 8, 2020 by ·
By: Viaji Singhal. This is a unique website is created by the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kanpur. It contains repository of Hindu Scriptures that includes Gita, Ramcharitamanas, Valmiki Ramayan, […]
India’s Glorious Scientific Tradition
June 8, 2020 by ·
By: Vijai Singhal. “We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made.” _ Albert Einstein Most […]
AYURVEDA AND HINDU MYTHOLOGY
December 20, 2019 by ·
AYURVEDA AND HINDU MYTHOLOGY AYURVEDA-A LIFE SCIENCE MIRACLE Ayurveda is one among the oldest science which is completely accredited and it is practised with whole strength since 2000 years in […]
Discourse of Dr RVSS Avadhanulu, Canberra Chapter, HCA
May 27, 2019 by ·
Written By: Santosh Gupta. Photos by : Bibhuti Panda. Video by : Mitra Desai. Hindu Council of Australia, Canberra Chapter, organised a discourse of Dr RVSS Avadhanulu, an Eminent Vedic […]
Catholics ask Hindu Council to help train their teachers on Hinduism
April 8, 2019 by ·
Mr Vijai Singhal, Director, Hindu Council of Australia was invited by the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta to make a presentation to the teachers of Religious Studies in their Catholic […]
Superme Being in my Faith
April 6, 2019 by ·
By: Bharathi R. Bharathi attended interfaith Symposium organised by Ahmadiyaa Muslim association and presented on topic “Supreme Being in my Faith”. There were total 6 speakers representing Christian, Muslim, Buddhism, […]
Basic teachings of Hindu Scriptures (Part One)
April 4, 2019 by ·
By: Rasamandala Das (ISKCON). The aim of Hindu Scriptures is to gradually elevate man from a state of ignorance (tamas) to a state of pure goodness (çuddha-sattva). Ignorance is opposed […]
How Dharma transformed Michael
April 1, 2019 by ·
By: Michael Pace. My religious learning was at a French Catholic college, the Brothers of St.Joseph. We were daily taught the Catholic Catechism,which to this day I forget what it […]
Teaching Hinduism in NSW public schools is in full swing
March 19, 2019 by ·
By: Madya Lila. We are now half way through Term 1 and all of our classes have started. We are currently working with seven schools to deliver SRE programs: Burwood […]
It is not so cool – Being Shiva
March 12, 2019 by ·
Grief-stricken Shiva sat next to a funeral pyre, sobbing… crying his heart out; perhaps this was the only reminder of the warmth, which Sati provided Him. The haunting memories of […]
Books to Help With Rituals (Puja)
February 26, 2019 by ·
By: Ambaa Choate. I was browsing on Amazon and I realized that there are quite a number of books these days with detailed instructions for various puja rituals to […]
The Unconventional Groom
February 25, 2019 by ·
Author: Jiten Damudre. The sight of Shiva riding a bull, his mount Nandi, smeared in ashes, bedecked with a garland of skulls, smoking a pot, and a mere tiger skin […]
Hindus lobby for Religious Freedom in Australia
January 30, 2019 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. Hindus represented by Hindu Council of Australia along with representatives of Anglican, Catholic, Islamic and Buddhist faiths are meeting various federal MPs and impressing upon them […]
Hindu Council director awarded Parvasi Bhartiya Award
January 28, 2019 by ·
Dr Nihal Singh Agar, one of the eminent directors and ex-president of Hindu Council of Australia was awarded Parvasi Bhartiye Award by the President of India at 2019 Parvasi Bhartiye […]
Diversity of Hindu Gods
January 20, 2019 by ·
By : Bharani Bussari and Surinder Jain. Introduction “Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti” is a Sutra from Upanishads meaning, “That which exists is ONE, sages call it by various names.” […]
PM ScoMo fights for religious freedom despite the opposition
January 15, 2019 by ·
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter have released the Ruddock Religious Freedom Review and the government’s response. Although the Ruddock panel said that Australia does not need a […]
Religious freedom collides with anti-discrimination laws in Australia
January 12, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Religious freedom is fundamental to Australian identity said the Australian Prime minister Scott Morrison. And Australians voted in favor of anti-discrimination laws to protect the rights of […]
Survey of school going children’s parents on SRE
January 3, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia is conducting an SRE survey of parents who have school going children and live in NSW. Please fill out the form below if you have a […]
Australia’s first Hare Krishna schoolies: No sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling or meat
November 30, 2018 by ·
By : Samantha Turnbull , ABC North Coast Australia’s first all-Hare Krishna Year 12 class is shunning traditional Schoolies Week celebrations in favour of a trip to India, while […]
An auspicious beginning of first SRE Hinduism class by Hindu Council
October 20, 2018 by ·
By : Madya Lila. On the auspicious occasion of Dusshera, Hindu Council of Australia began its first Hindu Special Religious Education (SRE) program at Sydney Girls High School. Genedine Sionillo, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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:
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:
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:
Take a quiz on Hindu Rituals
June 21, 2018 by ·
Please go to Take a quiz on Hindu Rituals to view the test Related Images:
Take a Quiz on Hindu Scriptures
June 19, 2018 by ·
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Take a Quiz on Hindu Beliefs
June 17, 2018 by ·
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Take a quiz on Hindu Denominations
June 16, 2018 by ·
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Take a Quiz on What is Hinduism
June 14, 2018 by ·
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Severe shortage of Hindu SRE teachers in NSW schools
April 15, 2018 by ·
NSW Currently there is an estimated short fall of about a 1,000 Hindu Special Religious Education teachers in NSW. 2017 Statistics In the enrollment year 2107, there were about 20,000 […]
