Hindu Festivals & auspicious days in March 2024

Festivals 07 Thu Vijaya Ekadashi 09 Sat Maha Shivaratri 21 Thu Amalaki Ekadashi 08 Thu Masik Shivaratri 25 Mon Choti Holi/Holika Dahan 25 Mon Chandra Grahan/          Penumbral Lunar Eclipse 25 Mon Phalguna Vasanta Purnima 25 Tue Holi   Vijaya Ekadashi Thursday, March 7, 2024 On 8th Mar, Parana Time – 06:49 AM to 06:49 AM On Parana […]

Mahashivaratri 2024 Uncovered: The Date Mystery in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji!

💥BREAKING THE MYTHS💥: Ever been puzzled by the different dates of Mahashivaratri in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji? 🌏🤔 You’re not alone! This year, we’re setting the record straight for Mahashivaratri 2024. 📅✅ Dive into this video as we unravel the mystery behind these varying dates due to time zone differences and regional traditions. 🕰️🌐 […]

HCA press release on Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Mandir

Congratulations to all of us who have been waiting for centuries for this moment. Ram Lalla finally returned home to establish Rama Rajya in the Ayodhya and the Bharat Varsh. This ecstatic moment and the epoch-making of the Punar-Uddharana ceremony i.e., the re-consecration of the Ram Lalla Mandir at Ayodhya after five centuries. The Pran […]

Rongali Bihu and Jetuka

Article by Shrutidhara Kaushik, Sydney                                                                                                      […]

Deepavali message is timeless says Governor General David Hurley

“Deepavali message is timeless” says Governor General David Hurley   His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley host a morning tea for Deepavali.(Governor-General of Australia Facebook) Governor-General David Hurley recently hosted Diwali celebrations at Government House in Canberra. UPDATED 2 hours ago […]

What is Prasada or Hindu Religious Food

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 more Pujaris (priests) than other times. Most often Prasada is vegetarian food especially cooked for devotees after praise and thanksgiving to a god. Mahaprasada (also called bhandarā),[1] is the consecrated […]

Durga Puja-2023 in Darwin, Northern Territory

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Ganesha Chaturthi at Centenery Square Parramatta on 23rd September

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Ganesha Chaturthi at Minto, NSW on 24th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Castle Hill, NSW on 24th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Albury, NSW on 23rd September

Event by Albury Wodonga Indian Australian Association at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Albury on Saturday 23rd September from 10.00 to 15.00 Related Images:

Ganesha Chaturthi at Epping, Victoria on 23rd September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Coorparoo, Qld on 24th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Indoorpilly, Qld on 23rd September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Berwick, Victoria on 22d & 23rd September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Brisbane on 22nd September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Hindmarsh, SA on 23rd & 24th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in West Torrens, Adelaide on 23rd & 24th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Florey, ACT on 19th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi at Shaktidham, WA on 23rd September

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Ganesha Chaturthiat at Sydney Kali Temple on 19th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in West Ryde on 16th September

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami

Bharat is the land of Festivals. These grand festivities commemorated around the year are not merely a source of entertainment and mental appeasement. Rather each of these festivals has been mindfully crafted by our saints & seers – the great Indian Psychologists, as socio-cultural-spiritual tools to re-align the thoughts & lives of masses with the […]

Ganesha Murthy making workshops in Sydney

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Melbourne, Victoris on 17th September

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Ganesha Chaturthi in Altona, Victoria on 18th September

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Best Dressed Radha & Krishna competition

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Ganeshotsava by Friends of India Australia

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Onam Sadya @ Western Sydney University in collaboration with OHM

Hindu Karma Kitchen Serving Onam Sadya to Western Sydney University students on 5th September in Collaboration with Organisation of Hindu Malayalees (OHM) Related Images:

Garbha Night at Sri Durga Temple, Melbourne

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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 […]

Janmashtami by ISKCON, St Kilda, Melbourne

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Ramayana Doll-Exhibition at Pilbara

Ramayana – The Journey of Shri Ram The Hindu Association of Pilbara Inc. (HAP) in collaboration with the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) presents this miniature exhibition that gives a glimpse of the ‘Journey of Shri Ram’, the life story of the central character in one of the worlds’ very first poetic epics, Ramayana.   […]

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, […]

FESTIVALS: AKSHAYA TRITIYA: Akshaya Tritiya (22 April this year)

By: Anand Lalchandani.  FESTIVALS: AKSHAYA TRITIYA: Akshaya Tritiya (22 April this year) also known as Akha Teej is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Vaishakh month. Akshaya means never diminishing, and it is believed that doing any Japa, Yajna, Pitra-Tarpan, Dan-Punya, any buying of gold by people on this day never diminish and bring everlasting […]

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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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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Pongal Sankranti and Lohri celebration in Sydney

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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, […]

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 […]

Park in Canada renamed as Shri Bhagavad Gita Park

ONTARIO’S Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown, Councillors and members of the community gathered on Tuesday to unveil the renaming of the city’s Troyers Park to Shri Bhagavad Gita Park. Related Images:

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Unity Walk at Hindu Council of Australia Perth Chapter Deepavali

The Consulate General of India’s FB post captures the 2022 partnership brilliantly. HCA in WA hosted the Unity Walk, Rajasthan Stall and Incredible India at the recently concluded Deepavali event.   Related Images:

Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti

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Hindus Thanks Australian Parliaments and the Governer General

Hindu Council of Australia would like to thank Australian Federal Parliament and the Governer General for celebrating Hindu Festival of Deepavali. Hindus feel very proud that Hindu festivals have been accepted as important festivals in Australia and Hindus are being treated as important citizens. Deepavali in Australia has been celebrated by the following in 2022 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Navrathri – Hindu Society of Victoria – 26th Oct to 4th Oct

Hindu Society of Victoria and Shri Vishnu Shiva Temple invite you all you join the Navrathri celebrations at the temple. Join in the celebrations and offer your obeisance to the Goddesses  Durga Devi, Laxmi Devi and Saraswati Devi Address: 52 Boundary Rd, Carrum Downs, Vic 3201     Related Images:

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 […]

Canberra Deepavali at Federal Parliament

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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. […]

Janmashtami Celebrations in Darwin

Hindu Council of Australia is celebrating Janmashtami for the first time in Darwin, along with Darwin Yoga & Meditation Australian School of Meditation and Yoga (ASMY) Let your family & friends Darwin know about the event and encourage them to participate and enjoy the celebrations along Keertain and Bhajan. Related Images:

Festival Of Chariots – Rathayatra – Liverpool, Saturday 2nd July 2022

Dear Friends,   Open invitation to everyone to come and participate in the  Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots Bigge Park, Liverpool Saturday, 2nd July 2022, 10:00 am Lord Jaganatha has again agreed to personally come and give darshan to everyone in the famous city of Liverpool on Saturday, 2nd July 2022 at 10am. Ratha Yatra, the festival of the chariots, is […]

BAPS creates history at the Sydney Opera House

By: Praful Jethwa, BAPS. In a city-first, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir has hosted a cultural parade and assembly in front of Sydney’s two most iconic monuments. The socio-spiritual Hindu organisation marked the beginning of the centenary celebration of its fifth spiritual leader, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, on Saturday 23 April 2022. This event took place […]

Holi Celebration on March 20th, postponed due to wet weather conditions

Holi Celebration on March 20th, postponed. Due to wet conditions council has cancelled the booking of the Holi celebration grounds. Therefore, the Holi festival planned for this Sunday, 20th March has been postponed. We will inform you of a new date and venue asap. Keep watching this space. Related Images:

Holi Celebrations

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HSBC Australia Annual Sponsor of Hindu Council’s festive events greets community on Basant Panchami

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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!!! Related Images:

Daan – Makara Sankranti (Donate)

The festival of Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the sun god. It is observed by Hindus on 14th January each year. The auspicious day marks the transit of the sun into the Capricorn, also known as Makara. The day also marks the beginning of Uttarayana, a six-month auspicious period. One of the most special aspects […]

Happy Lohri , Makar Sankranti and Pongal

The Hindu Council of Australia wishes you all happy Lohri, MakarSankranti, and Pongal. Related Images:

HSBC Australia greetings on the Hindu Festivals

HSBC Australia is the proud annual sponsor of the Hindu Council festival events. HSBC Australia greets the whole Hindu community at the festivals of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, and Pongal. Related Images:

No place for message of Intolerance

The Hindu faith and community has a rich artistic history. Hindu spirituality is expressed in many ways, including dance, drama, painting, architecture, sculpture and music. As a community, we embrace the artistic expression of all cultures, religions and backgrounds. We welcome Sydney festival that embraces and exhibits the talents, cultural influences and artistic expression of […]

Recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh by Islamic Fundamentalists

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Deepavali 2021 Souvenir – Click here to read it

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ABC Bullion Deepavali greetings

ABC Bullion is a sponsor of the Hindu Council’s Deepavali 2021 event and wishes everyone a Happy Deepavali. Related Images:

Hindu Council Deepavali 2021 online Competition

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Celebrating Diwali & Honouring Kali – The Universal Goddess

Friday 5 November at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW From 7 pm: Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall 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. THEME: Celebrating Diwali and Honouring Kali – The Universal Goddess. Kali symbolizes […]

HSBC Australia Deepavali Greetings

HSBC wishes you all a Happy Diwali. May this Diwali deliver you blessings and prosperity in everything you do. . Related Images:

Telstra Partner Sponsor of Deepavali 2021

Telstra Partner stores at Cabramatta – High Connect, Hurstville – Yours Telecom, Strathfield- T Central and Wentworthville – IITS wishes you a Happy and Prosperous Deepavali. Related Images:

Western Union sponsor of Deepavali 2021

Western Union wishes you all a very Happy Diwali. Related Images:

Bangladesh’s Hindus living in fear following mob attacks

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Stop killing Hindus: Condemnation of atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh

While Bangladeshis are celebrating the Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Hindus, the horror of violence and atrocities committed by the religious Extremists has overshadowed the festivity. The religious Extremists unleashed terror on Hindus throughout this festival. This includes killing Hindus, raping women, burning houses and businesses of Hindus, vandalising the Goddess’ idols and desecrating […]

Deepavali 2021 Sponsorship pack 3D

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2021 NAVARATRI MESSAGE – Chris Minns

By: Harish Velji. On behalf of NSW Labor, I extend my best wishes to all members of the Hindu community in New South Wales during this festival of Navaratri. Navaratri is the auspicious festival of nine nights, where nine forms of the Goddess Durga are worshipped. The festival honours and celebrates the Goddess Durga for […]

Shubh Dussehra and Dashain wishes from Hon Anthony Albanese, MP

Anthony Albanese Labor Leader , Leader of Opposition wishes all #Hindus a very Shubh Dussehra and Dashain celebrations across #Australia Australian Labor Party Australian Young Labor ACT Labor ACT Young Labor South Australian Labor NSW Labor NSW Young Labor Victorian Labor Victorian Young Labor Related Images:

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 […]

9 things to know about Navaratri

9 things to know about Navaratri By Syama Allard October 16, 2020       1) Navaratri celebrates the Feminine Divine A nine-night festival during the Hindu month of Ashwin, Navaratri is a celebration of the Feminine Divine. According to the Vedas, everyone and everything originates from an absolute spiritual source referred to as Brahman (Divine), which is both the […]

Shuba Navaratri

Hindu Council of Australia wishes everyone best wishes on the occasion of Navaratri festival. Goddess Durga fought and destroyed the demon king Mahishasur and thereby making it easy to progress towards the Divine. Let us celebrate the victory of light over darkness, the victory of truth, humanity, and justice. These nine nights are to worship […]

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 Cultural Activities & Competitions for Australian Residents & Citizens

During the auspicious festival season of Deepavali and other Hindu festivals, Hindu Council of Australia have organised various cultural activities and competitions for the Australian residents and citizens. There are many Prizes and Certificates including bumper CASH prizes to win (check the flyers and HCA’s Facebook pages and website for more details). Ramayana LEADERSHIP Workshops […]

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 […]

Rangoli Competition – Deepavali 2021

Rangoli Competition – Deepavali 2021   Hindu Council of Australia presents an online Rangoli Competition. Registrations Closed   Participants who have already registered please email the rangoli photographs to rangoli@hinducouncil.com.au on or by 10:30 pm Sunday 7th November 2021.    Participants need to send minimum 3 photographs of themselves along with the rangoli and location where it is […]

Hindu Council of Australia – Deepavali 2021 Dance Dhamaka

Deepavali festivities to feature light-up, Indian festival dance competition to begin with Something for everyone even as festivities take place for a second year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Hindu Council of Australia will kick off its Deepavali 2021 line-up of online and hybrid activities on October 25 – the highlight of which will be the […]

Deepavali 2021 sponsorship pack

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Sri Krishna Janmashtami Gold Coast

Come celebrate Krishna’s birthday! The auspicious advent of Sri Krishna is a worldwide time of joyous celebrations. We invite you to join us for an immersive experience of uplifiting kirtan, inspiring Vedic stories, beautiful worship ceremonies and peaceful meditations. Enjoy a devotional festival like no other as we celebrate the universally renowned jewel of yoga […]

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 […]

Greetings for the Hindu New Year

Greetings for the Hindu New Year Hindu Council of Australia wishes you and your family a very happy Hindu New Year that starts on 13 April 2021 which this year is the first day of the month of Chaitra of Vikram Samvat 2078. Hindus follow a twelve-month lunar calendar, with thirteen months year every fourth […]

Holi-The Festival of Colours Presented by Hindu Council of Australia Proudly Supported by Cumberland

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“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 […]

Daan – Makara Sankranti

The festival of Makar Sankranti is dedicated to the sun god. It is observed by Hindus on 14th January each year. The auspicious day marks the transit of the sun into the Capricorn, also known as Makara. The day also marks the beginning of Uttarayana, a six-month auspicious period. One of the most special aspects […]

Ramayana in Popular Culture

By: Surinder Jain. Contemporary books on Ramayana Production of Ramayana continues even today. Contemporary versions of the Ramayana include Sri Ramayana Darshanam by Dr. K. V. Puttappa in Kannada and  Ramayana Kalpavrikshamu by Viswanatha Satyanarayana in Telugu, both of which have been awarded the Jnanpith Award. A prose version called Geet Ramayan in Marathi by G.D. Madgulkar was rendered in music by Sudhir Phadke and is considered to be a […]

Ramayana around the world

By: Surinder Jain. If you live in India, you can’t escape but know about Deepavali festival and about Ram Leela (Drama of Ramayan) performed in parks and street corners all over India. This article surveys how the legend of Rama and Ramayana have existed in the folklore of many other nations since times immemorial.  Depending […]

Happy Navartri

By: Prakash Mehta.   Namaste and Wish you all Happy Navartri.    Year 2020 is challenging for all of us. In Australia we have one after another extraordinary circumstances. From drought to bushfire and now we are in COVID 19 situation.    During COVID 19 – we have provided substantial  relief to needy people through Hindu […]

Thankyou Blacktown Council

Live telecast from Ayodhya of Ram Janama Mandir’s Bhumi Puja. Please like and comment thanking the Blacktown Council. Related Images:

Ramayan – its cultural footprint around the globe

Ramayan is one of the world’s great epics containing some 24,000 verses. The Valmiki Ramayan was supposed to have been composed in 5th century BCE as per modern historians. But probably it began in India some 7000 years ago or earlier, relating to the story of Ram, a Hindu incarnation of God, who was born […]