Hindi language classes for the children from 5 to 17 years of age start from this Sunday 6 Feb 2022 at the Canberra college (2 Launceston Street, Phillip, ACT 2606) from 1.45 pm to 3.45 pm. For enrolment form and other details, please contact on 0468 901 860 or email: canberrahindischool@hotmail.com
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 SARASWATI (Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom) PUJA on Saturday 5 February 2022. Hurry, win prizes!!!
2022 Vishwa Hindi Divas Kavi Sammelan
January 18, 2022 by ·
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 […]
Vishwa Hindi Divas in ACT
January 6, 2022 by ·
Namaste, Vishwa Hindi Divas is celebrated on 10 January every year to promote and develop Hindi worldwide. On this occasion, Hindi Samaj of Canberra in collaboration with High Commission of India in Caberra and with the support of Hindu Council of Australia and Indian organisations, has organised a Kavi Sammelan online via Skype […]
Recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh by Islamic Fundamentalists
November 8, 2021 by ·
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 250 words about ऑस्ट्रेलिया में रहते हुए हिंदी क्यों? (Why Hindi when living in Australia?) and email to canberrahindischool@hotmail.com by Thursday 16 September 2021. You […]
Multifaith devotional service
August 29, 2021 by ·
The Baha’is from Gunghalin have organised a Multifaith devotional service via Zoom on Sat 28 Aug 2021 at 3:30 pm. Please see attached flyer for details. Warm regards Canberra Interfaith Forum on behalf of Baha’i Community of Canberra Canberra Interfaith Forum on the World Wide Web Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CanberraInterfaithForum Web site http://www.canberrainterfaith.org.au
26/11 – Mumbai’s Day of Reckoning with Terror
November 26, 2020 by ·
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 […]
Deepawali and Annakut Celebrations in Canberra 2019
November 15, 2019 by ·
Shri Swami Narayan Temple Melbourne is celebrating a Diwali Mela on Oct 26th at the temple, in association with HCA.
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 in touch with the contact details provided.
Multifaith Event -18 August – Together in Friendship
August 27, 2019 by ·
By: Kanti Jinna. Annual Multi-faith function organised by the Order of Australia Association held at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra on Sunday 18 August 2019 . The theme was ‘Together in Friendship’. Various religious traditions had to say from their sacred writings that connect with the theme. The event was attended by the […]
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 Scholar & Founder of Shri Veda Bharati, on the Scientific Aspects in Vedas and Shastras on 19 May 2019 at the Hindu Temple & Cultural […]
Building a new temple based on Agama Sastra in Gungahlin District, Canberra
February 25, 2019 by ·
By: Dr Krishna Nadimpalli, Hindu Canberra Mandir. The Canberra Hindu Mandir (CHM) follows agama shastra architecture under the guidance of Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati, India. CHM has been registered in 2014 to provide a place of worship for the Hindu practicing residents of Gungahlin region in Canberra. Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has offered 6000 sq.m […]
Hindu Council activities report for 2018
December 15, 2018 by ·
Annual General Meeting of Hindu Council was held in Blacktown on 15th December 2018 and was attended by about 40 members. A report of activities for the year 2018 was presented and can be downloaded below : Download the report (15MB)
Pope’s emissary meets Hindu Council of Australia
October 3, 2018 by ·
A Papal Contingent from Rome and various parts of the world visited Australia and met various local faith leaders, including representatives of Hindu Council of Australia in Canberra. Many issues of similarities were discussed. The gathering also talked how to counter differences towards a happier and less wounded world. Mr Prakash Mehta, President Hindu Council […]
Hindus join International Day of Peace celebrations in Canberra
September 25, 2018 by ·
Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture held a Multi-faith meeting on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, representing: Hindu, Christian, Islam, Buddhist and Quakers.
Interfaith prayers for Rain
September 18, 2018 by ·
Australia is going through a severe drought. Religious leaders of various faiths including Hindus participated in rituals to bring about rains. Hindu Priest is Pandit Prakash Pandey recited the prayers in Sanskrit. Mr Basu Banka explained the rituals and spoke at the Prayer Service. A sum of $260 was collected for Buy a Bale […]
Wisdom for the Common Good – Multifaith forum
August 28, 2018 by ·
By:Kanti Jinna. I was invited to speak on the topic of Wisdom for the Common Good as espoused in the Bhagavad Gita. I drew my inspiration from Chapter 6 on Jnanya Yoga. This is an annual meeting organised by the Order of Australia Association and the Multi-faith aspect is led by Rev Bishop Stephen Pickard […]
Dalai Lama 83rd birthday celebrated
July 15, 2018 by ·
By:Prakash Mehta. ACT Tibetian community Inc. celebrated 83rd Birthday celebration of His Holy Highness Dalai Lama in Cenberra. Mr Prakash Mehta, President , Hindu Council of Australia represented Hindus in Australia in the celebrations.
Hindu Unity Day unites Hindus in Canberra
June 28, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia invited about 15 Hindu organizations together on 16th June to discuss how can we preserve Hindu culture in Australia. Each organization spoke about what they are doing and their idea of how we can preserve our culture in Australia. There was a unanimous agreement among all gathered Hindu organizations that such […]
OAM Honor awarded to Kanti Jinna Vice President
June 11, 2018 by ·
Congratulations to Mr Kanti Jinna, Vice President of Hindu Council of Australia for being awarded OAM MEDAL, (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION on Queens birthday in 2018. Such an honor has earlier been bestowed by the Australian government to other Hindu Council members including Dr Balasubramanian (Current Director and Ex-President) […]
Spoken Sanskrit in Canberra – a roaring success
June 5, 2018 by ·
A basic sanskrit language course was held with the objective to give students a taste of Sanskrit as a living language by introducing them to its basic grammatical structures so that they can start understanding simple texts as well as allow them to use it in daily life. Participants got an understanding and appreciation of […]
Spoken Sanskrit Workshop For beginners in Canberra
May 24, 2018 by ·
Organised by Hindu Council of Australia Objective: to give students a taste of Sanskrit as a living language by introducing its basic grammatical structures so that they can start understanding simple texts as well as allow them to use it in daily life. It also seeks to give them an understanding and appreciation of the […]
Hindu Council releases a Multi-faith Music CD
February 22, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia – Release of Multi-faith Music CD The Hindu Council of Australia organised a Multi-faith Music CD Release function from 4pm till 6.00pm on Saturday 1 July 2017 at Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre in Canberra. The theme of the program was “Theology and Music”. The music CD was produced by Mr Divyanshu […]
SBS Gujarati Radio – Chaplaincy Interview
January 28, 2018 by ·
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