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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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:
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 ·
Download Deepavali 2021 sponsorship pack Deepavali 2021_Sponsorship Pack (2) Related Images:
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Goswami Tulsidas
July 29, 2020 by ·
One of the greatest poets in Hindi, Indian, and world literature. Goswami Tulsidas was a Ramanandi Vaishnava saint and poet, renowned for his devotion to the deity Rama. He wrote […]
The winning entries at Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
January 5, 2020 by ·
CHAMPION COMMUNICATORS Reports on dowry abuse, the Christchurch terror attack and an innovative multilingual radio podcast for children were among the winning entries at tonight’s Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards. Acting […]
Ayodhya Verdict – a landmark for human history
November 10, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. A five hundred year old wrong has been done right by the supreme court of India. Bhagwan Ram’s birth place will have a temple, even more magnificent, […]
Hindu Council’s massive Deepavali festival celebrations at Bella Vista Farms, Sydney
October 26, 2019 by ·
By: Gayatri Nair. Hindu Council’s massive Deepavali festival celebrations at Bella Vista Farms, Sydney Late American Composer John Milton Cage had once said, “We carry our homes within us which […]
UNSW Deepvali 2019 invitation
October 12, 2019 by ·
https://www.facebook.com/hinducouncil.australia/videos/1087732471431689/?eid=ARDsr_vrf9lOAumw_4I1yH9n6oHPl4YV_7PH-oOg-ojf57-JSSUOrztPJLMX–rB7T5vsG-Mzh9lbJ-u Related Images:
Easy Access BellaVista venue,
September 30, 2019 by ·
#HinduCouncilofAustralia is celebrating the biggest #Deepavali2019 at the Bella Vista Farms ✅Easy Access to the venue, please see post below for all the different modes of transport available to access […]
Lord Ganapati Maha Aarti
September 30, 2019 by ·
🙏🏼#HinduCouncilofAustralia embraces our Culture and Tradition 🙏🏼 Join us for the Maha Aarti at the #Deepavali2019 event at Bella Vista Farms and begin the festivities by creating positive energy as […]
#Deepavali2019 is the event for Mum, Dad, Aunty, Uncle, Children and Grandparents.
September 26, 2019 by ·
#Deepavali2019 is the event for Mum, Dad, Aunty, Uncle, Children and Grandparents. ☝🏽🥳Celebrate the festival of light with family and friends…#connect with your #community ✅If you would like to get […]
Deepavali and Annakut Celebrations in Canberra 2019
September 25, 2019 by ·
Deepawali and Annakut Celebrations 2019 in the Australian Parliament House, Canberra on 21 October 2019. Please visit for exhibitions, cultural performances, addresses, and delicious food. For more details please get […]
What are you doing on 20th of October
September 22, 2019 by ·
On 20th of October, I will be attending the Deepavali function at Bella Vista Farm. Will you be there? Make sure you come to enjoy…… • Ravana Effigy and fireworks […]
Parramatta Deepavali event moved to Bella Vista Farms
September 22, 2019 by ·
This year the biggest #Deepavali2019 event is taking place at the Bella Vista Farm Come and celebrate with your family and friends for a day of entertainment cultural activities Pooja […]
Free Diya Decorations at the RouseHill Shopping Centre this Deepavali 2019
September 21, 2019 by ·
Free entry and Free Diya Decorations at the RouseHill Shopping Centre this on Sunday 13 Oct Deepavali 2019. Related Images:
Free Heena for KarwaChauth
September 21, 2019 by ·
Free Heena for KarwaChauth at Rousehill Shopping Centre on Sunday 13th October Deepavali 2019. Related Images:
Brand new location for Deepavali by Hindu Council
September 3, 2019 by ·
By: Renu Joshi Wasal, Hindu Council of Australia. 🥁🥁🥁💥✨🔥 #HinduCouncilAustralia serving the community for over 20 years #Introduces a #BrandNew location to its #Deepavali2019 portfolio. 💥💥💥💥Bella Vista Farms💥💥💥💥 🕺🏻🎶💃🏽A day […]
ABC TV launches a new series starting with Deepavali theme
August 28, 2019 by ·
By: Anna Benjamin, ABC TV, Australia. The Unlisted Screening daily from 15 September at 5.30pm on ABC Me & ABC iview Dru Sharma avoids a mandatory dental check-up at school […]
Deepavali Festival 2019
August 2, 2019 by ·
By: Renu Wasal. ✨💥🔥 Opportunity not to be missed!!! ☝🏽With an expectation of over ✨50,000 visitors to the #DeepavaliFestival2019 … You will want to be part of the biggest Indian […]
Celebrate Deepavali in Sydney
July 26, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia celebrates Deepavali festival. Related Images:
Ramayana Trail in Sri Lanka Tours
April 11, 2019 by ·
By: Ramzi Ali, Sri Lanka and Surinder Jain. The Ramayana is an ancient Hindu epic of India, the life of Lord Rama, an incarnation of God Vishnu. In the story […]
Gargi Woman Mittu Gopalan, NSW
March 10, 2019 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2019 – Performing Arts Mittu Gopalan, NSW A successful lawyer, managing a business and legal firm (Freedman and Gopalan). Mittu finds time for her passion, […]
Diwali 2018 at Federal Parliament in Canberra
January 15, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia celebrated Diwali at Australian Federal Parliament jointly with BAPS (Swaminarayan). Here is a brief video of the same. Related Images:
Pakistan Hindus celebrate Diwali 2018 in Karachi
December 29, 2018 by ·
By : www.pakistanhinducouncil.org.pk. Karwan Group organised the Diwali function supported by Pakistan Hindu Council on 10th November, 2018 at Global Marquee, Karachi. The event has the theme of Ramaiyn as […]
Diwali celebration by Indian cultural society of Darwin, Australia!
December 14, 2018 by ·
By : Shashi Khanna. Diwali may be over in India but the celebration and festivity continues with zeal in cities around Australia. Indian cultural society in Darwin celebrated DIWALI at […]
Australian Prime Minister – protection of our religious freedoms is synonymous with our identity
December 13, 2018 by ·
The Australian Prime Minister Hon Scott Morrison #ScoMo has a issued a press release vouching for the freedom of religion as essential to Australian identity in a diverse Australian society […]
Pauline Hanson gives thumbs up to Indian Migration to Australia
December 9, 2018 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. Pauline Lee Hanson is an Australian politician and a Senator representing the state of Queensland. She is also the founder and leader of Pauline Hanson’s One […]
NT Parliament celebrates Diwali
December 8, 2018 by ·
By : Shashi Khanna. Northern Territory government celebrated the Indian festival of lights ,Diwali at Darwin, Parliament house. The beautiful huge structure of Parliament stands besides the water front. Amazing […]
Diwali celebrated in Strathfield
November 26, 2018 by ·
By : Rajeev Bhandula. Hindu Council of Australia celebrated Deepawali in Strathfield on 18th November 2018 at Strathfield Park. The event was supported by Strathfield Council. Diwali in Strathfield 2018 […]
Anglican Retirement Village in Sydney celebrates Diwali
November 16, 2018 by ·
The Ponds is a new suburb of Sydney situated in the North West growth corridor, where the first stage of a major shopping centre and commercial space have opened. The […]
Hindu chaplains help Hindu Women prisoners in Melbourne
November 15, 2018 by ·
By : Makaran Bhagwat, Melbourne. Hindu Council of Australia (Vic) currently has volunteer spiritual care providers (Hindu Chaplains) who have been providing their services in the health care system and […]
Parliament House Diwali 3rd Dec
November 13, 2018 by ·
3rd December 2018 in Federal Parliament house, Canberra. Click here to join bus trip from Sydney for Canberra Diwali Related Images:
Diwali ArtSpace exhibition opened by Mayor of Strathfield
November 9, 2018 by ·
A Diwali themed Arts Exhibition with paintings, sculptures and other Art works was declared “open” by the Mayor of @StrathfieldCouncil and Dr Bala Subramaniam AOM on 9th November 2018. The […]
Strathfield Diwali 18th Nov
November 9, 2018 by ·
Strathfield Diwali Festival 18th November 11am to 4pm. Related Images:
Hindu Council connects with UWS students for Diwali
November 8, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia has made contact with University of Western Sydney (UWS) students and had a low key Diwali sweets distribution with them on 8th November 2018. UWS is […]
Hindu Council Donates to Farmers Relief Fund
November 8, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council gave a cheque for $11,000 to the Premier’s Farmers Relief Fund. Related Images:
Diwali becomes an important festival of Australia
November 7, 2018 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. After Australia abolished it’s whites only immigration policy in the 60s, Indians started migrating to Australia for education and work. Today there are over 450,000 Hindus […]
Ramayana puppet show from Prague performed in Sydney
November 6, 2018 by ·
By : Mohan Vijayraghavan. Lenka and Eric who are puppeteers from Prague, performed a Puppet Show at Hindu Council of Australia’s Deepavali festival held at Parramatta on 4th November 2018. […]
SBS News reports Diwali celebrations
November 6, 2018 by ·
SBS coverage of Deepavali celebration in Parramatta Related Images:
Power to the People Rouse Hill Times
November 6, 2018 by ·
The Rouse Hill community has put up its dancing shoes to celebrate Diwali. Related Images:
Diwali celebrated in Parramatta
November 5, 2018 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. (Photographs by Vijay Maharaj and Dharmendra Modi) Hindu Council of Australia celebrated its 20th Diwali at Parramatta Park on 3rd and 4th November 2018. Saturday the […]
Sri Sitarama Kalyanam takes place in Sydney
November 3, 2018 by ·
Long awaited Sri Sitarama Kalyanam, i.e. celestial wedding of Lord Rama and Devi Sita was celebrated in Sydney today. The tradition of the marriage it is aid was established by […]
Take a day off on Diwali day to celebrate it with family and friends
November 1, 2018 by ·
The Hindu Council of Australia’s South Australia chapter, is urging people to take a day off on Diwali day in Australia to pass the culture and message on to the […]
Office goers crowd relishes Diwali in Sydney
October 31, 2018 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia celebrated Diwali festival in Martin Place, the heart of Sydney today on 31st October 2018. Martin Place is a pedestrian mall in […]
Non-Alcoholic and Vegetarian Diwali celebrated by NSW Unions
October 28, 2018 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. Unions NSW held a Diwali celebration “Unions in Unison in Divine Diwali” in the Trades Hall at Trade Union office on 26th October 2018. The event […]
Cherrybrook Village celebrates Diwali with Hindu Council
October 28, 2018 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia in association with Cherrybrook shopping centre celebrated Diwali festival inside the shopping centre on 28th October 2018. Space inside of the shopping […]
Diwali celebrated in Rouse Hill Shopping Centre
October 27, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia celebrated Diwali festival with a fun fare and cultural program in Rouse Hill Town Shopping centre on 27th October 2018. Rouse Hill Town Centre is a […]
Lord from Bhadrachalam arrived in Sydney for Kalyanam and Coronation
October 26, 2018 by ·
By : Sai Pravastu. A historic moment for Australia – Bhagwan Sri Rama along with Sita Devi, Lakshmana and Anjaneya Swamy from Bhadrachalam Temple, have left from Bharat and are […]
Diwali celebrated in Perth by Hindu Council of Australia
October 24, 2018 by ·
A Diwali celebration was held on 19th October 2018 at Edith Covent University in Perth. The program started by a speech by Bhakti Koriya on the significance of Deepavali. A […]
Diwali ArtSpace final 2018 Catalogue
October 23, 2018 by ·
The final catalogue of all arts entries for 2018 Diwali ArtSpace. ArtSpaceCatalogue-DAE-Catalogue-5-Online Related Images:
Diwali Tradition – by French Association of Singapore
October 18, 2018 by ·
By: Fayrouz Yataghane. Deepavali illuminates us from September 29th to November 6th Deepavali also named Divali or Diwali is one of the most important cele-bration for the Hindu community. It […]
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 […]
Bhadrachalam deities arriving in Sydney soon
October 7, 2018 by ·
By: Sai Pravastu. It is of great joy and delight to let everyone know that the utsava moortis Lord Sri Rama along with Sita Devi, Lakshamana and Anjeyanaya swamy are […]
Diwali ArtSpace Nov 8-20 2018
August 6, 2018 by ·
Come and see an Art Exhibition in Strathfield based on Diwali theme. Related Images:
Hindu Council in its 20th years
July 26, 2018 by ·
In 1998, five pioneer Hindus of Sydney came together, Dr Anand Lalchandani co-founder of Sri Mandir in Auburn, Dr A Balasubramaniam co-founder of Sri Venkateswara Temple in Helensburgh, Surinder Jain […]
Sri Sitarama Kalyanam taking shape
July 24, 2018 by ·
A team of 40 volunteers has got together to plan Sri Bhadrachalam Sitaram Kalyanam Utsav being planned for 3rd and 4th of November to be celebrated as a part of […]
Perth Mint releases Diwali 2018 Stamp and Coin Cover
July 19, 2018 by ·
The coin features a representation of Ganesha with his traditional motifs – a lotus flower, an ornamental axe and a mouse, symbolising the deity’s state of enlightenment. The design includes […]
Diwali themed Art Exhibition
July 15, 2018 by ·
By:Sonali Pathak. The Hindu Council of Australia and the Strathfield Council are hosting a unique ‘Diwali’ themed art exhibition. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/501809670275366/ to register your interest. Related Images:
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 […]
HCA joins hands with Strathfield Council for a Diwali Art Exhibition
March 15, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council (HCA) has been approached by Strathfield council via our website. The Council said that it would like to run an Indian Art exhibition, hopefully in the theme of […]
DEEPAVALI 2009
February 1, 2013 by ·
Deepavali Fair-The Indian Festival of Ligths,2009 The Indian Festival of Lights, is the most widely celebrated festival of the people from the Indian sub-continent and across the whole world. Deepavali […]
