by Venu Gopal Narayanan, Credit Swaraj Magazine Click here to read the original article Snapshot In that Tanishq ad, what was most galling was the manner in which the mother-in-law […]
Hindus In India Shouldn’t Need To Be Grateful That They Are Allowed To Do Hindu Things
October 19, 2020 by ·
Food – a Hindu Perspective
October 19, 2020 by ·
Food that we eat and how we eat it has a very deep connection with our health, wellbeing and spiritual growth. Hindu literature has great reverence and significance of food […]
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 […]
Why do Hindus blow Conch to start their prayers
October 15, 2020 by ·
According to our ancient scriptures, the conch (शंख) was the first thing that came out during the Churning of ocean (समुद्रमन्थन) by the Deities and Shri Vishnu held it in the form of weapon. […]
Bharatiya Mathematics
September 25, 2020 by ·
Bharatiya Mathematics The history of mathematics in India goes back over 3000 years. The ancient Indian mathematical works were composed in sūtras in Sanskrit language in verse form to aid […]
Pre-history migration of Hindus to Australia
September 15, 2020 by ·
A study of Indigenous Australian DNA has found that Indigenous Australians may have mixed with people of Indian origin about 4,200 years ago. The same study showed that flint tools and Indian […]
Reawakening of the Hindu Faith
September 13, 2020 by ·
https://swarajyamag.com/politics/reawakening-of-pagan-india-and-the-challenge-it-can-pose-to-abrahamic-worldviews-part-i A very interesting and informative article about the reawakening of the Hindu Faith with the reestablishment of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. INDIA, September 4, 2020 (Swarajyamag by George […]
Emma Hurst – Protecting animals
September 7, 2020 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Emma Hurst, member of Animal Justice Party of Australia gave a talk to “Religions for Peace” interfaith group. The group has representative from all major faiths in […]
Book Review – Delhi Riots 2020
September 7, 2020 by ·
The Book Delhi Riots 2020 is based on a study of ground events of street violence North East Delhi from February 23 to February 26 2020 that took the form of communal riots. The book is based on detailed ground data collection including compilation of documentary evidence; research surveys with locals, victims and community leaders from Muslim and Hindu communities in North East Delhi. The team of five researchers from GIA (Group of Intellectuals and Academicians) went to North East Delhi from 29 February 2020 to 10 March 2020 to collect data in the violence They submitted a report to the Minister of State for Home GOI, Sh. G Kishen Reddy on 11 March 2020.This book is based on the report.
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 […]
Celebration of construction of Bhagwan Shri Ram’s Temple at Ayodhya
August 3, 2020 by ·
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 […]
Hinduism and its relations to Buddhism
July 29, 2020 by ·
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 […]
Hindu council recommends CovidSafe
May 2, 2020 by ·
Australia’s Prime Minister has called upon everyone in Australia to download and install “CovidSafe” app on your mobile phones. Hindu Council strongly recommends everyone to do so. Many of you […]
Yogic Science of Wellbeing during Pandemic
April 30, 2020 by ·
By: Vijai Singhal. In these times of complete lockdown due to Coronavirus we have to keep ourselves mentally and physically active for our own wellbeing. Yoga provides a complete science […]
Covid help survey form
April 26, 2020 by ·
HBF and Karma Kitchen are constantly endeavoring to provide help to needy students/elders. If you have asked us for help and have received the help, we urge you to fill […]
Baisakhi and New Year (Vaisakhi) Greetings
April 14, 2020 by ·
April 13-14 is celebrated in the Indian subcontinent as Baisakhi and the start of the Solar New year. Vaisakhi festival is celebrated especially in Punjab, mixes rich traditions with religious […]
Hindu council lobbys for immigration relief
April 14, 2020 by ·
Representatives from Hindu Council of Australia have attended a meeting with the immigration department to discuss the impact of Covid on our community. The meeting was attended by another 10 […]
Appeal to Universities to support Overseas Students
April 10, 2020 by ·
By: Prakash Mehta, President, Hindu Council of Australia. Hindu Council writes to University of Canberra to consider the reduction of fees as all class are running online and refund some […]
Get Help for Covid-19 crisis
April 8, 2020 by ·
If you are suffering from a crisis situation and would like to get help from Hindu Benevolent Fund, please fill out your request below: Related Images:
Donate to help Corona lockdown sufferers
March 29, 2020 by ·
DONATE TO HINDU BENEVOLENT FUND We are at present passing through an unprecedented crisis due to spread of COVID -19. Many people within our Intercommunity are under great stress due […]
Hindu Council condemns Terrorist attack on Sikhs in Kabul
March 28, 2020 by ·
The Hindu Council of Australia express our horror and sorrow at the attack perpetrated on members of the SIKH community at Gurudwara in Kabul, Afghanistan on 25 March 2020. We […]
GARGI AWARD 2020 PRESENTATION FUNCTION POSTPONED
March 16, 2020 by ·
By: Ashwani Jain As per Federal & State Government advisory about COVID-19, the Hindu Council Executive Committee has made the difficult decision to POSTPONE the Gargi Award 2020 presentation function. […]
Gargi Awards Nominations 2020
March 3, 2020 by ·
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 http://hinducouncil.com.au/new/gargi-woman-award/ Related Images:
Minister offers help to bushfire victims facing visa issues
February 9, 2020 by ·
If any one in our community is facing a visa or immigration related issue due to bush fires, please contact Hindu Council at http://hinducouncil.com.au/new/contact-us/ so that we can help you tide over your difficulties.
India’s Citizenship Amendment Act 2019
February 4, 2020 by ·
By Raghbendra Jha. This article argues that despite the media and mass movements protesting India’s Citizenship Amendment Act CAA), it does not strip any Indian of their citizenship. Rather, it […]
Welcome Ayodhya Verdict by Supreme Court of India
November 11, 2019 by ·
Press Release – HCA Welcomes Ayodhya Verdict Related Images:
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, […]
Hinduism talk at Trinity Grammar School on 31 Oct 2019
November 10, 2019 by ·
Hindu council Director Mr. Vijai Singhal Presented about Hinduism at Trinity Grammar School on 31 Oct 2019 to grade 11 students. About 220 students attended his presentation and learnt what […]
Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 550th Parab Divas 12th November 2019
November 8, 2019 by ·
India has been a land of spirituality. It has produced not one but many religions, many holy scriptures and many systems of worship. Every time a group of people start […]
Govardhan Puja
October 29, 2019 by ·
The name ‘Govardhana’ has two primary translations. In the literal meaning, ‘Go’ translates to ‘cows’, and ‘vardhana’ translates to ‘nourishment’. Another meaning of ‘Go’ is ‘the senses’ and ‘vardhana’ can […]
Is your temple facing difficulties for getting visa for priests and saints
September 14, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia has made representations to the Immigration office to make religious visa more in line with our community needs. We have also formed a Peer to Peer […]
Give me your tired, your homeless say Hindus for over 2000 years
September 13, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindus have been the most tolerant and accepting of people fleeing their homelands ever since people started fleeing their homes. Jews (also know as Yehudi) and Parsis […]
Amb Sharif Hindu Temple, Soon Sakesar Valley, Pakistan
September 8, 2019 by ·
By: Wali Imran Khalil. Amb Shahi temple complex and fort of the Hindu Shahi dynasty that ruled over Salt Range from the 9th to the 10th century, was meant to […]
Religious schools should be required to enrol a mix of religions: Hindu Council
September 4, 2019 by ·
By Judith Ireland September 4, 2019 — 3.52pm Religious schools should be required to admit a certain percentage of teachers and students from other religions so children can learn […]
Training community leaders by We Are All Sydney praised by Dr Harinath
September 3, 2019 by ·
By: Lynda Ben-Menashe, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies. The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies’ “We Are All Sydney” Community Leadership Program brings together emerging and established leaders from Sydney’s diverse […]
Do you have a story to tell the community
September 3, 2019 by ·
By: Gayatri Nair, Hindu Council of Australia. To populate our website and social media pages, I am trying to collect inspiring, touching and fun stories from our community. I believe […]
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 […]
Wali Imran Khalil locates yet another Hindu temple in Pakistan
August 27, 2019 by ·
Wali Imran Khalil locates yet another Hindu temple in Pakistan. ‘Nur Singh Pawar’ or ‘Nursing Phuwaar’, as it is called locally is a Hindu temple and retreat nestled on a […]
Hindu Council welcomes Abrogation of Article 370 by Indian Government
August 9, 2019 by ·
State sponsored Pakistan’s back terrorism perpetrated ethnic cleansing of Hindus from valley. This action of abrogating Article 370 will be the key to bring peace and prosperity to South Asia and especially in Northern region of Jammu and Kashmir.
History of the Kashmir Conflict
August 9, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu American Foundation. Ancient Kashmir was home to a majorit y Hindu and Buddhist population for thousands of ye ars and renowned as a center for Hindu and Buddhist […]
Resettlement of Exiled Hindu Kashmiri Pandit Community
August 6, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu American Foundation. Today the Government of India took a decisive step towards a solution to the decades-old conflict over Kashmir, by abrogating Articles 370 and 35A to India’s […]
550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji
July 19, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain, Hindu Council of Australia. 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji is being celebrated throughout the world. The Indian civilization has been a civilization of knowledge, […]
Oldest Hindu in Australia passes away
July 19, 2019 by ·
By: Prakash Mehta, National President, Hindu Council of Australia. Respected Shankalal ji passed away a week ago. He was an icon and we may never see such a vibrant Hindu […]
Immigration Minister eases pain of Religious Visas
July 12, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council had approached the immigration minister Mr David Coleman to help solve the problems faced by Hindu temples in obtaining visas for priests and religious workers. […]
A Taxation system developed by Chanakya two thousands years ago
July 12, 2019 by ·
By: *Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani* Patron-in-chief, Pakistan Hindu Council Convener, Pakistan India Parliamentary Friendship Group Governments should collect taxes like a honeybee, which sucks just the right amount of […]
Leader of opposition thanks Hindu Council
July 8, 2019 by ·
By: Prakash Mehta, National President, Hindu Council of Australia. Hindu Council congratulated the new leader of Opposition, Ms Jodie McKay. Dear Prakash Thank you for your kind email […]
Shree Rama
July 2, 2019 by ·
By: Veera Lavoji. Why Sree Raama Raajya should be our guiding model is because IT Inspires us to attain that level of greatness which he himself has reached. There is […]
Ethnic cleansing in Kashmir of Indigenous Hindu Population – Part 2
June 27, 2019 by ·
A documentary by American Hindu Foundation. See part 2 here. Part – 2 : 15,000 civilians killed. Related Images:
Jewish super stars in Bollywood
June 26, 2019 by ·
By: Maria Thomas. Ben-Moshe was shocked to discover that the woman known by her stage name Nadira was born Florence Ezekiel in Israel, and that she was Jewish. “I’d always known […]
Chaplaincy Partnership with University of Western Sydney
June 19, 2019 by ·
By: Bhupinder Chabara. With immense pleasure I inform that after the long drawn tedious process, The Hindu Council of Australia (HCA), finally signed the Chaplaincy agreement with University of Western […]
Turmeric Latte (haldi doodh) cures arthritis
June 8, 2019 by ·
By: Madhu Arora. Turmeric has been proclaimed a superfood, a health booster and it is popping up on cafe menus recently as the “golden latte” or as “turmeric latte”. It is […]
Premier thanks Hindu Council for farmers relief
June 6, 2019 by ·
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International Yoga Day
June 4, 2019 by ·
By: Sai Pravastu. Hindu Council of Australia, in association with The Consulate General of India Sydney, cordially invite you for a free yoga event, to mark the occasion of the […]
The Hidden Face of God
May 30, 2019 by ·
By: Vijai Singhal, Director, Hindu Council of Australia. Millions of households had plunged into darkness after Cyclone Fani, which had packed wind-speeds of about 200 kmph, made a landfall in […]
Know Thy Potential
May 27, 2019 by ·
By: Jiten Damudre. Maruti thought it was a red fruit and leapt towards it, and realized He could fly great heights. Did little Maruti catch the fruit? As He reached […]
Hey gobind, Hey gopaal at Gallipoli in the trenches
May 4, 2019 by ·
Indian soldiers fought along with Otago battalions from New Zealand during World War I. During Vaisakhi and on other days when blood, bullets, death and injury were raining, Indian soldiers […]
Pakistan’s 200 year plan to restore Hindu temples
April 28, 2019 by ·
Imran Khan, the PM of Pakistan has started a new project. The project is to restore Hindu temples back to Hindus so that temples can be restored and used for […]
UK Christians help kidnapped Hindu girls of Pakistan
April 26, 2019 by ·
UK-based British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) has extended help to the family members of two Hindu minor girls Reena and Raveen who , in recent, past were abducted and forcibly […]
Educational Heritage of Ancient India : A Talk by Sahana Singh
April 25, 2019 by ·
The Educational Heritage of Ancient India: How an Ecosystem of Learning Was Laid to Waste.
Hindu Council condemns terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka
April 23, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu Council of Australia. 23rd April 2019. Hindu Council condemns senseless attacks on worshipers in Sri Lanka. Press Release – HCA condemns Terrirost attack in Sri lanka Be […]
Hindus may suffer in Indonesia due to election
April 18, 2019 by ·
Many believe that the persecution of Hindus in Bali and human rights violation may be next on the cards.
Pak Hindus and Religious Freedom discussed at APRO
April 17, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain, Hindu Council of Australia. A meeting of APRO (Australian Partnership of Religious Organisations) was held on 15th April. APRO is a national level Interfaith body. They aim […]
Sanya’s List – Hindu Religious icons Sacraments
April 17, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu Council of Australia. Hindu Council of Australia has compiled a list of Hindu Icons that Hindus may wear on their body and which have spiritual significance. This list […]
Hindu Council shows solidarity with Christchurch victims at Sydney Alliance
April 16, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. The Sydney Alliance brings together diverse community organisations, unions and religious organisations to advance the common good and achieve a fair, just and sustainable city. They had […]
Ayurveda – A whole body and mind science of cure
April 12, 2019 by ·
By: Dr Naveen Shukla, Dr Vishal Sharma, Dr Nikhila Venugopal. Nature Care Ayurveda. Ayurveda, the offspring of Atharvaveda and appreciated as the fifth Veda is the holistic system of medicine […]
Are you a vegetarian? Yes Yes No No May be Don’t Know
April 12, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Many of us including some of the most powerful men of the world are either blind or skeptic to the impending doom known in popular folklore as […]
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 […]
Museum of Australian Hindu Heritage
April 8, 2019 by ·
Hindus started arriving in Australia about fifty years ago. Since then our numbers have grown to almost half a million Hindus in Australia. Hindus have established many places of worship […]
Catholics ask Hindu Council to help train their teachers on Hinduism
April 8, 2019 by ·
Mr Vijai Singhal, Director, Hindu Council of Australia was invited by the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta to make a presentation to the teachers of Religious Studies in their Catholic […]
Happy Hindu New Year to all
April 6, 2019 by ·
6th April 2019 – Happy Hindu New year to you all The first day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Chaitra. Diverse India celebrates Hindu New Year with many […]
Gargi awards 2019
April 5, 2019 by ·
By: Bharathi R. As part of International Women’s day celebration, Hindu Council of Australia organises Gargi Award function to appreciate and honour women’s achievement and contribution in various fields. Jodi […]
To The New Beginnings
April 1, 2019 by ·
By: Jatin Damudre. Many communities in India celebrate their New Year on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (First day of the month of Chaitra of Hindu Lunar Calendar). Marathi community celebrate it […]
How Dharma transformed Michael
April 1, 2019 by ·
By: Michael Pace. My religious learning was at a French Catholic college, the Brothers of St.Joseph. We were daily taught the Catholic Catechism,which to this day I forget what it […]
Offensive Yoga mats withdrawn, Manufacturer apologizes
April 1, 2019 by ·
By: Prakash Mehta. Some Yoga students and teachers had brought to the attention of Hindu Council of Australia that Yoga mats with the pictures of Gods are being manufactures and […]
Hindu students suffer due to a lack of understanding of their faiths
March 30, 2019 by ·
Hindus have called upon faith based schools in Australia that their Hindu students should not be a target of conversion. They should not be asked to hide their faith as […]
Condolence meeting for killing of innocents in New Zealand
March 21, 2019 by ·
By: Vijai Singhal. Mr Vijai Singhal, director of Hindu Council of Australia attended the Condolence meeting on 17th March 2019 held at the Parramatta Town Hall and spoke on behalf […]
Sanya returns to school waking us to demand religious freedom in schools
March 19, 2019 by ·
Press Release – Hindu Council demands Freedom of and From Religion in faith based schools You may be aware that a Hindu girl studying in a Catholic school in Perth […]
HCA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON MUSLIM WORSHIPPERS
March 17, 2019 by ·
The Hindu Council of Australia condemns the massacre of innocent victims at prayer in the two Mosques at Christchurch yesterday. Wilful and planned acts of violence against people of any […]
The oldest Jain temple in Pakistan
March 13, 2019 by ·
By: Wali Imran Khalil. 200 BC Greek City SirKap Pakistan is designed like Islamabad February 24, 2019 WIK Comments 0 Comment SirKap is the only Greek city in the […]
Gargi Woman Manju Jain Verma, NSW
March 10, 2019 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2019 – Community Service Manju Jain Verma, NSW A scientist, academic and clinician, Dr. Manju has earned her PhD in Ocular immunology from UNSW whilst […]
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, […]
Gargi Woman Dr. Chandrika Subramaniyan, NSW
March 10, 2019 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2019 – Language & Culture Dr. Chandrika Subramaniyan, NSW A multi-faceted personality, who is a key contributor in the field of education since 1988 across […]
Gargi Woman Harita Mehta, NSW
March 10, 2019 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2019 – Journalism Harita Mehta, NSW A hardworking individual who has received numerous accolades from Indian and international organizations, and an active volunteer at IllawarraMulticultural […]
Gargi Woman Kamala (Nayni) Sharma-Wing
March 10, 2019 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2019 – Defence Police Fire Emergency services Kamala (Nayni) Sharma-Wing, ACT Kamala is an impressive young Naval officer and an active member of the Royal […]
Hindu Council submission on treatment of Hindu students in Catholic schools
March 9, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia has made a submission to Western Australian Education Minister MLC Sue Ellery on their concerns about treatment of Hindu students in a Catholic school in Perth. […]
Hindu Council condemns terrorist attack in Pulwama India
February 16, 2019 by ·
“Hindu council of Australia joins the international community in strongly condemning yesterday’s Pulwama terrorist attack on CRPF Jawans in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir where more than 40 soldiers […]
‘Fake news’ against India in Australia a matter of concern, says Hindu Council chief
February 15, 2019 by ·
‘Fake news’ against India in Australia a matter of concern, says Prakash Mehta, President Hindu Council of Australia. Related Images:
Aranmore school getting its own Hindu priestly advice to justify Nose Stud fiasco
February 13, 2019 by ·
@arancc #hinduism #nosepiercing @hinducouncilau A young Hindu year 10 student has been asked not to come to school wearing a Hindu religious symbol, a nose stud, as it is against […]
Meditation industry in USA alone is worth more than a billion dollars
February 10, 2019 by ·
Meditation industry in USA alone is worth more than a billion dollars- shouldn’t India get some royalty for inventing this technique asks Vijai Singhal of Hindu Council of Australia? Related […]
Hindu Council to take up Nose Piercing restriction with Catholic establishment
February 10, 2019 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia has taken up the issue of a Hindu student being kicked out of a Catholic school for a religious nose piercing with Catholic […]
Winner of the 2019 Gargi Woman Awards are …..
February 7, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia awards Gargi Woman Award to outstanding women in Australia who make a good role model for growing up Hindu girls and women. The award consists of […]
Stealing Hindu IP is more than plagiarism
January 31, 2019 by ·
By: Shashi Holla (WA) and Surinder Jain. Colonial or a white supremacy mind set may be clever enough to adopt Hindu practices but denies giving credit where it is due. […]
Hindus lobby for Religious Freedom in Australia
January 30, 2019 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. Hindus represented by Hindu Council of Australia along with representatives of Anglican, Catholic, Islamic and Buddhist faiths are meeting various federal MPs and impressing upon them […]
