Q and A session with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Shankara Jayanthi and Mothers Day Celeberations
Sydney Sanksrit School heartily welcomes you to join us in celebrating Jagadguru Adishankaracharya’s glory on May 8th between 2;30 – 4:00 pm at Marsden Road Public School, Liverpool 2170. We are also having Mother’s Day celebrations followed by prize distribution for winners of the Bhagavadgita competition held in 2021.
Meet and Greet for Labor/Liberal Party – Elections 22
Hindu Council believe in consultation and democratic process of this country. We are organising two events one for Labor and one for Liberal party without any discrimination. We are non political organisations so the management committee needs to be unbiased without any personal affiliation of any party. We are engaging the member organisations other […]
PAADA YATRA (walk-a-thorn) – 15th April 2022, 5:30 AM for 6:00 AM Start
PAADA YATRA Event Day: 15th April 2022, 5:30 AM for 6:00 AM Start Event starts at Sydney Murugan Temple Westmead to Sai Mandir Sydney Contact us walk2temple@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/pada.yatra Sri Murugan Temple, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia to Shirdi Sai Mandir, Strathfield, New South Wales Please register via – https://forms.gle/6ihgbGMY5dRiXpzs5 This year we raising funds […]
Anzac Day Service 2022 at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph, Cherrybrook
We would like to invite you to the Anzac Day Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph, Greenway Oval, Cherrybrook on 23 April 2022 at 3:30 pm for a 4:00 pm start. The Anzac Jawan Cenotaph Commemorate the contribution of the Anzacs of Indian origin who served during World War I. We acknowledge the service of ANZACs […]
Gargi Awards 2022 celebrations
Hindu Council of Australia celebrated Gargi Awards 2022 as a part of International Women’s day on Saturday 26th March 2022. Each year, an award named after Rishi Gargi. The award is named after an ancient Indian philosopher considered to be the first woman philosopher Gargi Vachaknavi (c. 7th century BCE). She is honored as a […]
Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 18 February 2022
From 7 pm at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, for Meditation OR From 7.30 pm join via ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Group discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Continuing Study of Chap 6, The Yoga of Meditation – Verses 46 – 47 THEMES FOR DISCUSSION: Be […]
Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna – Monthly Talk – SUNDAY 13 February 2022
Sunday 13 February – 11 am to 12 noon From 10.30 am: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW open for Meditation OR From 11 am: join via ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09 Talk and PowerPoint Presentation by Pravrajika Gayatriprana followed by Guided Meditation by Pravrajika Ajayaprana. In this Talk: Chapter 22 – Advice to an Actor – […]
Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – Friday 11 February
FRIDAY 11 FEBRUARY From 7 pm at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW for Meditation OR From 7.30 pm join via ZOOM (Link): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Group discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Themes: Seeing Pure Consciousness in Others: As we evolve we will see others […]
2022 Saraswati Puja – Prizes to WIN
Wishing you all a happy Saraswati Puja! Hindu Council of Australia, ACT Chapter, has organised an essay writing and pencil sketch or sketch colouring competition on the auspicious occasion of SARASWATI (Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom) PUJA on Saturday 5 February 2022. Hurry, win prizes!!!
Talk: Spiritual Warfare Pt.1 – Sunday 6 February
Talk by Pravrajika Gayatriprana & Guided Meditation Sunday 6 February – 11 am to 12 pm At Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW (open from 10.30 am for Meditation) or join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09 In this talk: Spiritual life is a constant battle throwing up increasingly subtle challenges. Our lower nature – negative impulses […]
Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion: Feb 4
Friday, February 4 – 7 to 8.45 pm Joining us in person? Please, out of consideration especially for our older members, we request you come only if fully vaccinated, use a mask and sign in with our QR code or form. From 7 pm at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW, for Meditation OR From […]
2022 Vishwa Hindi Divas Kavi Sammelan
Hindu Council of Australia supported the 2022 Vishwa Hindi Divas Kavi Sammelan organised on 10 January 2022 by the Hindi Samaj of Canberra and High Commission of India. The High Commissioner of India in Australia spoke on the occasion and poets from all over Australia recited their poetry. Kavi Sammelan recording is available to listen […]
Vedanta Book Club Discussion – Sunday 19 December
Sunday 19 December, 3.30 to 6.30 pm Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon You’re invited to participate in a mini-retreat at our Vedanta Book Club held on the third or last Sunday afternoon of each month. We tap into books – articles and short stories – providing varied spiritual themes for a discussion led by […]
Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – Friday, 12 November
Friday 12 November from 7 pm From 7 pm at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, NSW, for Meditation OR From 7.30 pm join via ZOOM (Link) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 Group discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, a senior nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Continuing Study of Chapter 6, The Yoga of Meditation – […]
Dialogue with Death – Katha Upanishad Lecture Series – Final Talk – 14 November
Sunday 12 November from 10.45 am Final talk in a monthly lecture series from April to November 2021 Join us in Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, NSW or live via Zoom from 11 am: ZOOM (Link):https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09 Program: 10.45 am – Meditation in Vedanta Hall 11 am – Talk/ PowerPoint Presentation by Pravrajika Sridharaprana, a […]
Hindus excellence in SRE being recognized on 9th Nov – Join the Premier and others to celebrate
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 who go to schools and teach. Other religions are also providing spiritual education to school children of their respective faiths. Selfless volunteer service being provided […]
Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 29 October
Friday 29 October 2021 Join the event from 7 .30 pm via ZOOM https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88434388900 OR COME IN PERSON: FROM 7 PM FOR SILENT MEDITATION AT: Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road Croydon NSW Continuing Study of Chapter 6: The Yoga of Meditation Verses 24 – 27 THEMES FOR DISCUSSION: Discussion led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, senior nun […]
Durga Puja Celebration – Sunday 17 October
Sunday 17 October – 11 am to 12.30 pm Live Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09 Program: Chanting by Sarada Math nuns Talk: Mother Durga: Slayer of Mahishasura by Pravrajika Sridharaprana Talk: Symbol of Divine Energy in Hinduism – The Divine Mother by Mithu Dutta Goddess Durgā is widely worshipped as a symbol of divine energy or power in […]
Australia Ramayan Olympiad with Leadership lessons
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 Sundays of Ramayana leadership lessons and one Sunday of Ramayana OLYMPIAD.(quiz). The Extremly popular lessons and olympiad has been conducted in USA, Canada, India and other […]
Deepavali Dance 2021 Dhamaka Terms and Conditions
Participants in for the event “Deepavali 2021” is being Organized by Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) and Entry is free for participating in the event and open to all age group. Participation in this Contest by any Participant(s) will be deemed as participation with the prior consent and knowledge of the Participant(s)’s parents/legal guardians. By […]
Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna – Monthly Talk
Talk and PowerPoint Presentation by Pravrajika Gayatriprana followed by Recorded Guided Meditation by Pravrajika Ajayaprana. Sunday 3 October: Live via Zoom from 11 am to 12:30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09 Recorded and uploaded later to: Vedanta Society of NSW YouTube Channel In this Talk: “God and His Splendour – God alone is real; the Splendour has but […]
Vedic recitation – Prayers for Panademic Relieif
Pandit Rama Athreiya and the team at the Australian Council of Hindu Clergy are organising a special prayer session for global peace and prosperity via zoom this Sunday, 19 September 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm (log in available from 3:30pm). Australian Hindu Clergy Inviting you to Vedic recitation. This is special vedic recitation by various […]
Ramayana Leadership Lessons & Australian Olympiad
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 years ago. The characters of Lord Rama inspires many across the globe. There is so much to learn from each instance of his life. Date, […]
Counselor of Hindu Tradition (CHT) Course 2021-2022 Application Form Open Now
Welcome and thanks for your interest in joining the CHT certificate course and to become a Counselor of Hindu Tradition. By completing this 9-month Sunday CHT course will 1) make you a trained volunteer for community service and 2) facilitate your pursuit for Vedic Chaplaincy credentials. Before you fill this simple form (7-10-minutes), please watch […]
Deepavali 2021 sponsorship pack
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Hindu Conference being held this Sunday – 5th September 2021
Hindu Religion in Australia — Its Roots and Growth Download Conference Schedule Download Conference Abstracts Download Detailed Sessionwise Program The Hindu conference is being held on Sunday 5 September via Zoom. The conference will be online on 5th September. (The conference is in progress, please join using zoom link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/883236295840 ) […]
Hindutva- the essence of Hinduism
Primary sponsor: HIndu Heritage Foundation of America (http://hhfamerica.org/) Other Supporting Organizations (so far): Bhishma School of Indic Studies, India Yoga Sadhana Ashram, Chicago, USA Subhash Chandra Bose Group of Institutions, India Supporting Media Partners Trunicle Kreately SMaRT MyInd List of speakers Confirmed so far: […]
Why Hindu Conference now
Why Hindu Conference now ? What sparked this event now ? There are many good reasons to have this in place, one of them being a number of incidents and unfavorable events which has made many Hindus feel dejected and disappointed. i.e. from Culture and values Whether its the vilification of our deities , disregard […]
VICHAAR MANTHAN – A 21st Century Solution
HCA Hindu Youth Conference Presents – VICHAAR MANTHAN – A 21st Century Solution In this ever changing world, we as the youth of today are constantly questioning everything around us as we try to come to terms with what is going on. We are so focused on the negatives, that we forget to take control […]
MESSAGE FOR THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDIAN INDEPENDENCE – MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION
THE HON ALEX HAWKE MP MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, MIGRANT SERVICES AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS MESSAGE FOR INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY 2021 I send my warmest wishes to members of the Indian-Australian community celebrating the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence. As democratic nations, our close friendship and partnership is bound by our shared liberal democratic values of respect […]
Quad Economics: India & Australia Perspectives in COVID Era
View this email in your browser The Diaspora Series Engaging Leaders|| Enabling Impact || Australia & India Dosti BOOK NOW Quad Economics: India & Australia perspectives in COVID Era The Diaspora series is a multifaceted virtual series with a podcast, committed to advancing India & Australia’s self reliance campaign, the concept of “Vocal […]
FREE WEBINAR Join us for “Max Muller – Friend or Foe?”
India celebrates Max Muller – There is a Max Muller Marg in Delhi, many Max Muller Bhavans in India and he is even honored at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple Prahara, and to top it all, India published a stamp in his name! But what is his legacy? Is he worthy of such adulation? What did […]
Australian Hindu Conference Postponement
Dear all We thank all the registered participants and the presenters for submitting their abstracts in time. We have fifty-one accepted papers and around 130 registered participants. As we know, it is common for people to register near the date and register on the day itself. This is a huge endorsement that the theme […]
International Day of Yoga, Sydney
Hindu Council of Australia would like to invite you to the International Day of Yoga at Hunters Hill Sailing Club on Sunday 20th June 2021 at 10 am. Event: International Day of Yoga Date: Sunday, 20th June 2021 Time: 10 am to 3 pm VIP Session: 12:30 pm Venue: Hunters Hill Sailing Club, Clarke Road, […]
Conference on Hindu Religion in Australia — Its Roots and Growth
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 us all Hindus. As the language changes from region to region in India so do the religious practices. Everyone is proud of their unique practices […]
Fund Raising Life Saving Event 30 May 21
Hindu Benevolent Fund (HBF) is organizing a Fundraising event to save the lives of the Covid-19 affected most vulnerable people. Your contributions are very important in these unprecedented tough times humanity is facing in this century. We all are very blessed to be in the luckiest country in the world. But our Motherland needs help. […]
Prayer for Bharath postponed
Prayer for Bharath postponed until further notice. Please stay tuned for further updates
Meditate in May – Australia’s largest Meditation Movement
A MONTH OF GUIDED MEDITATIONS WHERE WE WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE RESOURCES YOU NEED TO MEDITATE. Register for Meditate in May to participate in 31 Days of free live guided Meditations. You will meditate with expert meditation teachers, learn simple breathing techniques and receive Community Support to get you started on your meditation journey […]
Holi celebrated with Music, Dance, Colours and fun in Sydney
Hindu Council of Australia supported by Cumberland City Council the Festival of Colours Holi at Redgum Hall at Wentworthville on Sunday 21st March with great enthusiasm and fanfare. Holi is celebrated by people from toddlers to the elderly throw powder at each other and play with water balloons and squirt guns. In India, Holi signifies […]
Swaminarayan Sanstha – Bhumi Puja
Sunday 25th April, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha laid the foundations of what will be Australia’s largest Hindu temple in southern hemisphere, right here in Western Sydney. Shri Prakash Mehta National President and Shri Surnider Jain Vice President attended the Bhumi Puja (khat, ground breaking) ceremony which has been conducted following Covid Safe measures. The facility will […]
ANZAC Day Service 2021
By: Ashwani Jain. The Australia India Cenotaph Committee (A project of Hindu Council Australia) along with Hornsby RSL Sub Branch, Baulkham Hills Cadet Unit, Hornsby RSL Pipe Band and Hornsby Shire conducted the ANZAC Day service at the ANZAC Jawan Cenotaph on the 18th of April to commemorate the sacrifices made by the ANZAC of […]
Indian soldiers’ sacrifices remembered at the ANZAC ceremony in Cherrybrook
By Neena Badhwar Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) along with Hornsby Shire council, RSL Hornsby celebrated special memorial service in memory of the sacrifices made by around twelve Anzacs of Indian origin at the Cenotaph at Cherrybrook Park on Sherbrook Road, Cherrybrook on Sunday April 18. The Cenotaph which was erected in 2018 to celebrate […]
ANZAC DAY SERVICE AT ANZAC JAWAN CENOTAPH CHERRYBROOK
ANZAC DAY SERVICE AT ANZAC JAWAN CENOTAPH CHERRYBROOK Hindu Council of Australia would like to invite you to Anzac Day service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph at Greenway Oval Cherrybrook on 18 April 2021 at 3:30 pm for a 4:00 pm start. Event Details: Date: Sunday, 18 April 2021 Time: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Venue: […]
Holi-The Festival of Colours Presented by Hindu Council of Australia Proudly Supported by Cumberland
Holi-The Festival of Colours Presented by Hindu Council of Australia Proudly Supported by Cumberland
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Hindu Council of Australia joins all Faiths and Cultures to recognise International Women’s Day today, 8 March 2021 and admit to the fact that a lot more remains for the world, including our own countries of origin and abode to bring Women at par if not ahead of Men in many fields of endeavor. […]
“Holi” the festival of colours and harmony
Holi ‘festival of colours’ is an ancient Hindu religious festival. It is celebrated at the approach of the spring equinox, on the Phalguna Purnima (Full Moon). It is also known as “festival of love” and people unite to forgive and forget all resentments and of bad feeling towards each other. Holi also marks the start […]
Hindu Dharama for Young Mothers – Teachers training
To register go to https://www.hinducouncil.com.au/new/events/dharma-2 Cost $20
Ethnic Cleansing of Kashmir -18th Jan 7:30pm, The Sudarshan Project
PROGRAM Ethnic Cleansing of Kashmir Jan 19th, 1990 The Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Day Monday, Jan 18th, 2021 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sydney|Canberra|Melbourne 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM India Watch the discussion live through Facebook Live Speakers: Sh. Suresh Chavhanke Ji Maj. Gaurav Arya (Retd.) Sh. Pushpendra Kulshrestha Ji Sh. Ashish Dhar Ji Organizer: The […]
HCA Remembers the Victims of Terrorism 26 Nov 2008
By: Prakash Mehta, President, Hindu Council of Australia. The HCA is making this press release on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, that began on Wednesday 26 November 2008 and lasted for 60 hours. At least 174 people died, including 9 attackers, and more than 300 were wounded of 24 different nationalities. […]
26/11 – Mumbai’s Day of Reckoning with Terror
By: Raghbendra Jha, Professor of Economics, ANU. The 2008 terrorist attack on the Indian city of Mumbai (previously Bombay) beginning on 26th November (typically referred to as 26/11) and ending on 29th November will be regarded for long as a near cataclysmal event. A series of attacks engineered by Lashkar-e-Taiba, an extremist organisation based in […]
Become a Hindu Dharma Ambassador
After successfully training hundreds in the United States, the Hindu American Foundation is pleased to provide this program in collaboration with the Hindu Council of Australia. As a Dharma Ambassador, you’ll be equipped to handle the ins and outs in talking about Hinduism. You’ll be prepared to promote an authentic narrative from within the Hindu […]
Delhi Riots 2020 – The Untold Story Australia Book Launch
Global Indians for Progressive Bharat (GIPB) have arranged to book launch of “Delhi Riots 2020” in Australia. PROGRAM Delhi Roits 2020 : The Untold Story Australia book launch and panel discussion Saturday, September 12th, 2020 16:00 – 17:30 Zoom Meeting
COVID-19 Overseas Student Assistance
By: Makarand Bhagwat. Victoria Chapter of Hindu Council of Australia is assisting stranded overseas students in Metropolitan Melbourne by supplying groceries kits following the current Stage 4 restrictions. So far over 400 students are supported under this initiative and the list of students requesting for support is growing everyday. We have been getting requests […]
Thankyou Blacktown Council
Live telecast from Ayodhya of Ram Janama Mandir’s Bhumi Puja. Please like and comment thanking the Blacktown Council.
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
Hindu Council of Australia is inviting you to join us in celebrating Sri Krishna Janmashtami live on our facebook Sri Krishna Janmashtami Time: Aug 12, 2020 05:30 PM AEST onwards Sydney, Australia Hindu Council of Australia wishes you all a blessed Janmashtami celebrations. Stay home, Stay safe. https://www.facebook.com/hinducouncil.australia/
Huge Media Screen beaming live Bhumi pujan from Shri Ayodhya Dham
Jai Shree RamWe installed a huge bill board in Blacktown Council car park next to civic centre from 9 am to 8 PM. Huge Media Screen beaming many programs including live program from Shr Ayodhya Dham. Looking forward to working with you all in this historic occasion Posted by Hindu Council Australia on Tuesday, 4 […]
Ayodhya Ram Mandir background
By: Dr Sudha Vashist, Nottingham, UK. In a unanimous judgment, in November 2019, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favour of a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya,Uttar Pradesh, Bharat. The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in the Ayodhya dispute after decades of procrastination. The 2.77 acre land was handed over to the Ram Mandir Trust of Ayodhya to build the new long awaited […]
Celebration of construction of Bhagwan Shri Ram’s Temple at Ayodhya
A new chapter will be written in the history of Bharat (India), when the Hon Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Temple for Bhagwan Ramchandra Ji at his Janmasthan in Ayodhya. It is an event of reasserting India’s ancient civilisation identity. On Wednesday, 5 August 2020 at […]
Hinduism and its relations to Buddhism
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 of Hinduism and its relations to Buddhism as a part of their postgraduate course ABS920 Buddhism and Inter-religious Study. The presentations were made online using […]
Sanatana Dharma
Last week there was an event “Religious Founders Day” was organised by Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia. Ajith Ramyavaran from Hindu Svayam Sewak has presented on behalf of Hindus and has done a very impressive presentation. Similarly Raj Singh from Sikh Youth Australia has presented on Sikhism. The below article was prepared for that occasion – […]
Gargi Awards Nominations 2020
Gargi Awards Nominations 2020 Inviting Nominations for Australian Women for Gargi Awards 2020. Celebrating Women’s Accomplishment. Closing Date 09 March 2020. Link for registration Gargi Woman Award