Festivals Hindu Holidays 2023 in December Tuesday, December 5 Kalabhairav Jayanti Friday, December 8 UtpannaEkadashi Monday, December 11 Masik Shivaratri Saturday, December 16 Dhanu Sankranti Sunday, December 17 Vivah […]
Deepavali message is timeless says Governor General David Hurley
November 2, 2023 by ·
“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 […]
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 […]
Ganesha Chaturthi at Centenery Square Parramatta on 23rd September
September 22, 2023 by ·
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Ganesha Chaturthi in Albury, NSW on 23rd September
September 22, 2023 by ·
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 in Berwick, Victoria on 22d & 23rd September
September 22, 2023 by ·
Ganesh Mahotsav – 2023 Related Images:
Ganesha Chaturthi in West Torrens, Adelaide on 23rd & 24th September
September 22, 2023 by ·
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Shri Krishna Janmashtami
September 15, 2023 by ·
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 […]
Onam Sadya @ Western Sydney University in collaboration with OHM
September 1, 2023 by ·
Hindu Karma Kitchen Serving Onam Sadya to Western Sydney University students on 5th September in Collaboration with Organisation of Hindu Malayalees (OHM) Related Images:
Grand celebration of Vara Maha Lakshmi Vrata & Kumkuma Archana (1008 times)
August 8, 2023 by ·
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 […]
Ramayana Doll-Exhibition at Pilbara
August 3, 2023 by ·
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 […]
Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots
June 4, 2023 by ·
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 […]
FESTIVALS: AKSHAYA TRITIYA: Akshaya Tritiya (22 April this year)
April 18, 2023 by ·
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, […]
Holi message from Hon Michelle Rowland MP – Minister for Communication
March 6, 2023 by ·
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Media Statement – Continuing vilification attacks on Hindus in Australia
March 6, 2023 by ·
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MESSAGE FROM THE HON. MARK COURE MP – Minister for Multiculturalism – Holi 2023
February 24, 2023 by ·
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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
February 23, 2023 by ·
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Pongal Sankranti and Lohri celebration in Sydney
January 10, 2023 by ·
Sunday 22nd January, Homebush West, (Sydney) Related Images:
What’s On January 2023 Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh
January 10, 2023 by ·
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 […]
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 […]
Park in Canada renamed as Shri Bhagavad Gita Park
December 7, 2022 by ·
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
December 5, 2022 by ·
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 […]
UTSAV, A Celebration of Folk Dances of India on 18th March 2023 at UNSW
December 5, 2022 by ·
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 […]
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 […]
Gita Jayanthi Pushpa Yajna
November 22, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Unity Walk at Hindu Council of Australia Perth Chapter Deepavali
November 10, 2022 by ·
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. […]
Hindus Thanks Australian Parliaments and the Governer General
November 9, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Deepavali 2022 – Prince Alfred Square Parramatta – 15th &16th Oct
October 14, 2022 by ·
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. […]
Deepavali 2022 – North Sydney, Bradfield Park – 29th October
October 6, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Navrathri – Hindu Society of Victoria – 26th Oct to 4th Oct
September 20, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Arpan – Fundraiser of North Queensland Hindu Community Inc
September 18, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Ganesh Visarjan 2022 @ Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh
August 28, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Festival Of Chariots – Rathayatra – Liverpool, Saturday 2nd July 2022
June 16, 2022 by ·
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 […]
BAPS creates history at the Sydney Opera House
April 29, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Holi Celebration on March 20th, postponed due to wet weather conditions
March 16, 2022 by ·
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 […]
HSBC Australia Annual Sponsor of Hindu Council’s festive events greets community on Basant Panchami
February 5, 2022 by ·
HSBC Australia greets community on Basant Panchami. Related Images:
2022 Saraswati Puja – Prizes to WIN
February 1, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Daan – Makara Sankranti (Donate)
January 14, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Happy Lohri , Makar Sankranti and Pongal
January 13, 2022 by ·
The Hindu Council of Australia wishes you all happy Lohri, MakarSankranti, and Pongal. Related Images:
HSBC Australia greetings on the Hindu Festivals
January 13, 2022 by ·
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 […]
No place for message of Intolerance
January 12, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh by Islamic Fundamentalists
November 8, 2021 by ·
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ABC Bullion Deepavali greetings
November 2, 2021 by ·
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
November 1, 2021 by ·
Hindu Council Deepavali 2021 online Competition flyers Related Images:
Celebrating Diwali & Honouring Kali – The Universal Goddess
November 1, 2021 by ·
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 […]
HSBC Australia Deepavali Greetings
October 30, 2021 by ·
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
October 30, 2021 by ·
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
October 30, 2021 by ·
Western Union wishes you all a very Happy Diwali. Related Images:
Bangladesh’s Hindus living in fear following mob attacks
October 23, 2021 by ·
Anbarasan Ethirajan – BBC News Fri, 22 October 2021, 8:59 pm·6-min read. Related Images:
Stop killing Hindus: Condemnation of atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh
October 23, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Shubh Dussehra and Dashain wishes from Hon Anthony Albanese, MP
October 16, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Durga Puja Celebration – Sunday 17 October
October 12, 2021 by ·
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 […]
9 things to know about Navaratri
October 11, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Shuba Navaratri
October 7, 2021 by ·
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 […]
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 […]
Deepavali Cultural Activities & Competitions for Australian Residents & Citizens
October 7, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Deepavali Dance 2021 Dhamaka Terms and Conditions
October 4, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Rangoli Competition – Deepavali 2021
September 26, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Hindu Council of Australia – Deepavali 2021 Dance Dhamaka
September 26, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Deepavali 2021 sponsorship pack
September 11, 2021 by ·
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Sri Krishna Janmashtami Gold Coast
August 12, 2021 by ·
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, […]
Holi celebrated with Music, Dance, Colours and fun in Sydney
April 28, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Greetings for the Hindu New Year
April 13, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Holi-The Festival of Colours Presented by Hindu Council of Australia Proudly Supported by Cumberland
March 18, 2021 by ·
Holi-The Festival of Colours Presented by Hindu Council of Australia Proudly Supported by Cumberland Related Images:
“Holi” the festival of colours and harmony
March 9, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Daan – Makara Sankranti
January 3, 2021 by ·
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 […]
Ramayana in Popular Culture
October 29, 2020 by ·
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 […]
Ramayana around the world
October 29, 2020 by ·
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 […]
Happy Navartri
October 19, 2020 by ·
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 […]
Thankyou Blacktown Council
September 4, 2020 by ·
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
August 28, 2020 by ·
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 […]
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
August 12, 2020 by ·
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 […]
A new era in Ayodhya, the birth place of “Lord Rama”
August 3, 2020 by ·
A new era in the history after 492 years of Sacrifices and Peaceful struggle of Hindus in liberation of Shri Ram Janmabhumi in Ayodhya. As you may have seen in […]
Darwin celebrates Janmashtami 2020
July 29, 2020 by ·
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga along with the Hindu Council are pleased to announce the celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. There will be kirtan, pure vegetarian feast, stories, dancing […]
