HCA meets Parramatta Council Mayor to discuss important Hindu ritualistic projects

We are progressing on important Hindu ritualistic projects in Parramatta. Bhogi, Holi, Bhaisaki, Naraka Chathurdasi as Bon/Campfires 🔥. Dispersing of Ashes in Parramatta River Holy dips and access to rivers […]

Ratha Yatra at Gokula Farm, Millfield, NSW

Bring your family and friends to the farm on SUNDAY 7th JULY for the much anticipated RATHAYATRA FESTIVAL! This will be an action packed day starting at 10.30 am for […]

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Ratha Yatra in Rosehill on 7th July

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ISKCON Ratha Yatra in Liverpool on 13th July

Open invitation to everyone to come and participate in the  Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots Bigge Park, Liverpool Saturday, 13th July 2024, 10:00 am   Lord Jaganatha has again agreed to personally come […]

HCA press release in resonse to recent ABC report on Four Corners

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Need balanced media coverage – ABC!

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International Day of Yoga in Sydney

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SRI VENKATESWARA PRATHISHTA DAY at SVT

“shaanta-kaaram bhujaga-shayanam padma-naabham suresham vishwa-dhaaram gagana-sadrisham megha-varanam shubhaangam. lakshmi-kaantam kamala-nayanam yogi-bhi-dhyaana-agamyam vande vishnum bhava-bhaya-haram sarva-lokaika- naatham”   Lord Sri Venkateswara’s Prathishta day is being celebrated with the performance of special poojas on […]

Hindu Community meets NSW Premier

The Hindu Council of Australia has set up our first one-on-one meeting of some Hindu leaders with the Premier of New South Wales, Hon Chris Minns. It was an opportunity […]

Vedanta Society visit by Steve Kamper, multicultural minister

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Mother Nature, Mother Godess, Mother India, the importance of the mother in Hindu culture

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Strengthen Hate laws in NSW

The NSW Law Reform Commission is reviewing the effectiveness of section 93Z of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) in addressing serious racial and religious vilification in NSW. The Commission sought views of […]

Action against religious bullying of students

By: Surinder Jain. Hindu council of Australia had raised the issue of monitoring and dealing with religious intolerance in NSW schools.  The matter was raised through the Faith Affairs Council […]

Parramatta city to consider Hindu spiritual needs

By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council had approached Parramatta MP Mr Andrew Charlton to discuss Parramatta city infra-structure needs of Hindus to enable them to perform their rituals and celebrate their […]

Hindus in Parramatta need these religious spaces

By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia has prepared a list of city infra-structure that is needed by Hindus to perform their rituals and to celebrate their festivals. This list […]

Coalition Support for a first Hindu school in Sydney

By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia supports the formation of first Hindu school in Australia. Hinduism is the third largest religion in Australia, consisting of more than 684,002 followers, […]

Energy project on a collision course with Hindu sentiments

Hindu Council of Australia was approached by Hare Krishna farm in Hunters Valley. EnergyCo is planning to run high volt transmission through the scared land of New Gokula Farm. The […]

Hindu Council is Thank full for keeping Hindus safe in Australia

Hindus all over the world have celebrated 22nd January inauguration of a new Ram Lalla temple. Every Hindu temple in Australia held special prayers on the occassion. Hindu Council of […]

Options to report incidents of religious intolerance and bullying – NSW dept of Education

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The NSW “Equality” Bill information

A bill has been introduced as a second bill that would undermine religious freedom. It is called the “Equality” Bill, and if it passes it would: Slash religious protections for […]

Join Australians united against Antisemitism – 4th February Sydney

Members of Hindu community are invited to join an event organised by Christian community against racial hatred anti-Semitism. The event will be held on 4th February in Sydney between 3-4pm. […]

Restore palliative care funding to support people throughout New South Wales with a life-limiting illness

The NSW state government has slashed funding for palliative care. Susan Carter MLC has lodged an official parliamentary petition calling for the NSW Government to recommit $150 million in funding […]

Safety and Security grant for Hindu temples

NSW Stronger Together Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Safe Places for Faith Communities Program Grant provides funding for places of worship and other eligible […]

Stop desecration of Hare Krishna Gokula Farm in Hunters Valley NSW

Haribol Gaur Nitai,  Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Prabhupada. Thanks very much for coming on board to help with our campaign to stop the NSW Government’s proposal […]

Hindus push their issues through Faith Council in NSW

The Hindu Council of Australia asks all members of Dharmic religions residing in Australia to let us know if other issues should be raised on behalf of our communities.  Please […]

Call upon Hindus to Join – Set Them Free Solidarity Vigil

Fourteen hundred innocent human beings including at least ten Hindus (https://hinducouncil.com.au/new/hammas-killed-10-hindu-students-from-nepal-on-7th-october-2023/) have been brutally tortured, raped, killed or abducted by Hamas terrorists in Israel on 7th October 2023.  Ten Nepali […]

Saraswati Shashi – Westfield Local Hero for Parramatta

Westfield Parramatta has announced our own Saraswati Sashi ji as the Local Hero for Parramatta. The Hindu Council of Australia congratulates her and wishes her well and gives her full […]

Sewa Australia’s refugee computer training program

Friday, 6th October 2023, In collaboration with JRS, Sewa Australia conducted Computer training for Refugee women in Australia. In total 10 participants were trained on the Basics of computing. Sewa […]

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:

Shri Krishna Janmashtami by Sri Venkata Krishna Vrindavana on 9th September

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami at Glenwood by ISKCON on 9th September

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami in Shanes Park by ISKCON on 9th September

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Paada Yatra, 30th Septmber 2023

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Shri Krishna Janmashtami @Sydney Kali Temple, Silverwater

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Ganeshotsava by Friends of India Australia

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Shri Venkateshwara Swamy Brahmotsavam 2023

This year “BRAHMOTSAVAM“, the annual 10 day Lunar festival celebrated as a holy cleansing ceremony in honour of Lord Brahma and as a thanksgiving to Lord Sri Venkateswara, is being celebrated […]

Invitation for Bhoomi Puja, Sri Shivajyothi Devasthanam

  Namaskaram, We hope this message finds you well. This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Bhoomi Pooja event, scheduled to take place on 9th September 2023 at 10 Beddek Street, […]

Balarama Jayanti & Jhulan Yatra by ISKCON, Sydney

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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 […]

New law banning religious vilification passes NSW Parliament

Hindu Council of Australia welcomes the bill passed by the NSW Parliament. We are thankful to the state government especially Attorney General and Minister Kamper for giving Hindu Council an […]

NSW Government moves to prohibit religious vilification

MEDIA RELEASE NSW Government moves to prohibit religious vilification   Wednesday, 28 June   The NSW Government will introduce new legislation to Parliament that prohibits vilification on the grounds of […]

MP Michelle Rowland condemns vandalization of BAPS Hindu Temple in Sydney

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Steve Kamper NSW Minister for Multicultural condemns vandalization of Hindu BAPS temple in Sydney

Everyone has the right to practice their faith free from fear and intimidation. That’s why the vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney in Rosehill must be condemned. And I […]

2023 ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph

The Australia India Cenotaph Committee (A project of Hindu Council Australia) along with Hornsby RSL Sub-Branch, 202 ACU Blacktown Army Cadet Unit, and Hornsby Shire Council conducted the ANZAC Day […]

Karma Kitchen and Hindu Chaplains at Western Sydney University

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Ram Navami Celebrations – 2023 by the Konkani community in Sydney

By: Kamakshi Shenoy. The first day of the Hindu lunar year is celebrated as the festival of Samsaar Padvo by the Konkani community. This festival, also known as Yugadi or […]

The International Gita Mahotsav is coming to Sydney

Are you ready to unleash your creativity and showcase your talents? The International Gita Mahotsav is coming to Sydney, and we’re thrilled to invite you to take part in three […]

Gargi Awards for the year 2023

by Kamakshi Shenoy The Gargi Awards for the year 2023 was organized by Hindu Council of Australia on Sunday, 2nd April 2023 at Strathfield Girls High School. Hindu Council of […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – 14 April 2023

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 14 April, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via […]

Anzac Day Dawn Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph

On behalf of Australia India Cenotaph Committee (A Project of Hindu Council of Australia), we would like to thank you for being with us all along and we would like […]

Maha Kumbabishegam 6th to 10th April 23 program details Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Sri Bhumineela Padmavathi Nayika Sametha Sri Venkateswara Temple Jeernotdharana Ashtabandana Mahasamprokshana (Kumbabishekha) DETAILED PROGRAMME : Thursday 6th to Monday 10th April 2023 vinā vēṅkaṭēśaṃ na nāthō na nāthaḥ sadā vēṅkaṭēśaṃ […]

Sri Sita Rama Kalyana Utsavam

Jai Sriman Narayana JET Australia Sydney Chapter welcomes you to participate at Sri Sita Rama Kalyana Utsavam to be held on Saturday 1st April 2023 at Sri Durga Temple Devasthanam, […]

His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji visiting Perth

Kindly make it convenient to attend and seek blessings from one of the great spiritual leaders of our times His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. (https://chinnajeeyar.org/) Swamiji will be flying […]

Grant available for NSW Temples Safety and Security – CCTV cameras

The NSW Government established the Community and Small Business CCTV Fund to support community organisations (including religious organisations) and small businesses in NSW in 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 31 March 2023

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 31 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: […]

Watch One Nation Leader Mark Latham talk about Hindu issues

Click the following link and enter the password : N5Vsw0=@ https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/uCa3oV9Vme5GhBeFnp7APJfh1vAFsRFkwtUy0Xp7bXgOBJbH8E9l9PzKE293uBsM.NBKS-FGjyFX9lY0E    Recordings of other parties are available at :    Watch Liberal Party Meet and Greet with Hindus   […]

Spiritual Evening Discussion – 24 March 2023

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 24 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom […]

How to vote at the 2023 NSW election

Eligible voters in NSW will head to the polls on Saturday, March 25, to choose their representatives for the next Parliament. Voting is compulsory for everyone on the electoral roll. […]

SBS Hindi coverage of NSW Election 2023

With the New South Wales election campaign entering its final days, SBS Hindi speaks to NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Leader of the Opposition Chris Minns about the issues front […]

Labor Vs Liberals  grant promises for Hindu causes

At the time of issuing this report, major parties in NSW have made following promises to provide grants for Hindu causes. Liberals Towards celebration of Indian festivals for another four […]

Hindu Candidate – Mandar Tamhankar One Nation for Leppington

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Hindu Candidate – Mritunjay Singh One Nation for Parramatta

Mritunjay Singh for Parramatta Click here to see how to vote for Mritunjay Mritunjay Kumar Singh (MK) is a husband and father and a proud member of Parramatta community. He […]

Hindu Candidate – Amit Batish One Nation candidate for Upper House

Amit Batish is a first-generation migrant of Indian heritage who has run a small business for 15 years while raising a young family in Western Sydney. He has lived in […]

NSW Parliamentarians who stood up for Hindus in 2021 attack by the Greens Party Senator

In 2021, a Greens party member of the NSW Parliament accused VHP, a Hindu not-for-profit organization of being an extremist organization. Mr. Shoebridge’s allegations were denied by the Police and […]

Hindu Candidate – Gypshouna Paudel Liberal candidate for Campbelltown

Gypshouna Paudel is your Liberal candidate for Campbelltown As a local business manager, mother and community advocate, Gypshouna will be a strong and passionate voice for Campbelltown to ensure it’s […]

Hindu candidate – Samantha Talakola Liberal candidate from Londonderry

Samantha Talakola is the Liberal Candidate for Londonderry at the 2023 NSW Election. Born and raised in Southern India, Samantha migrated to Australia at a young age to pursue higher […]

Hindu Candidate – Kandathil Sunil Jayadevan Liberal candidate for Mount Druit

Kandathil Sunil Jayadevan is the Liberal Candidate for Mount Druitt at the 2023 NSW Election. Kandathil is incredibly passionate about community representation and advocacy after moving to Australia in 2000. […]

Hindu Candidate – Mohit Kumar Liberal candidate for Riverstone

Mohit Kumar is your Liberal Candidate for Riverstone at the 2023 NSW Election. Community has always been important to Mohit. For 19 years he has served in the NSW Police […]

NSW Elections – Listen to Political parties stand on issues affecting Hindus

As we head towards the NSW State Election on March 25, your vote as a person of Hindu faith makes a difference.   In order to help you think through […]

Hindu candidate – Rohan Laxmanlal Animal Justice Party candidate for Granville

  Rohan Laxmanalal Rohan Laxmanalal is the Animal Justice Party candidate for Granville occupied by the Burramattagal people, a clan of the Dharug. Rohan has lived in the area for over 20 years, was […]

Labor to provide $50,000 to the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO Sydney in Blacktown

A NSW Minns Labor Government will provide $50,000 to the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO Sydney in Blacktown to help fund an upgrade and expansion of its facilities. The upgrades […]

Hindu Candidate – Ashvini Ambihaipahar Labor party Candidate for Oatley

HOW TO VOTE FOR ASH: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Ashvini is a proud St George local with genuine conviction to be a proactive representative; one who will advocate with integrity and […]

Hindu Candidate – Alex Karki Labor Party Candidate for Kellyville

HOW TO VOTE FOR ALEX: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Alex lives in Bella Vista with his wife and son who attends a local primary school in the Hills. As a local […]

Hindu Candidate – Sameer Pandey Labor Party for Winston Hills

HOW TO VOTE FOR SAMEER: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Sameer is a proud Western Sydney local, raising two young children locally with his wife Nimi. As a father, Deputy Lord Mayor […]

Hindu candidate – Charishma Kaliyanda Labor party from Liverpool

Charishma was raised, educated and has worked in south west Sydney. She is currently a local councillor and registered occupational therapist working in the youth mental health sector. She understands […]

NSW LABOR COMMITS $200,000 TO THE SHREE RAM KRISHNA TEMPLE

An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $200,000 to the Shree Ram Krishna Temple in Austral. The funding will be used by the temple community to undertake important upgrades and […]

Hindu Council welcomes Labor’s commitment to a Hindu centre

NSW’s Labor party has promised to provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre – a home for Hindus in Sydney if they form the […]

NSW LABOR COMMITS $3.75 MILLION TOWARDS A HOME FOR HINDUS IN SYDNEY

NSW LABOR COMMITS $3.75 MILLION TOWARDS A HOME FOR HINDUS IN SYDNEY   A NSW Labor Government will provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education […]

NSW Labor commits $3.75 million to establish Hindu Cultural and Education Centre in Sydney

NSW’s Labor party has promised to provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre – a home for Hindus in Sydney if they form the […]

Celebrate Holi this Sunday in Parramatta

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Minor parties stand on Religions

As we head towards the NSW State Election on March 25, your vote as a person of faith makes a difference. In order to help you think through the issues […]

Looking for Volunteer SRE Teachers

Join Hindu Council of Australia as a Volunteer Teacher for Special Religious Education (SRE) program Hindu Council of Australia is a Not-For-Profit community organisation in Australia, and has been teaching […]

Watch – Hindu Meet and Greet with NSW Liberals

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NSW LABOR COMMITS $250,000 FOR A STUDY INTO HINDU CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE

A HOME FOR HINDUS – NSW LABOR COMMITS $250,000 FOR A STUDY INTO HINDU CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $250,000 to the Hindu Council […]

Listen to Animal Justice Party – NSW Elections

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Listen to One Nation leaders for NSW elections

Join and hear One Nation Leaders about their policies. Registration is essential at https://t.ly/JVgX   Register at https://t.ly/JVgX Related Images:

NSW Liberals and Nationals to support Indian cultural celebrations

PRESS RELEASE The state’s Indian communities will once again be supported to hold cultural celebrations and festivals by a re-elected Perrottet Liberal Government. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said in its […]

Prathishta of Deities (installation) at Sri Venkateswara Temple

PRATHISHTAI of DEITIES AT  SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE    Sunday the 19th March 2023       Programme at SRI VENKATESWARA SHRINE   10.00am to 12.00Noon:- Prathishtai of Sri Ramar, Sri […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 17 March 2023

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 17 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via […]

Hindu defenders – Scott Farlow Liberal candidate for Legislative Council NSW

Scott Farlow is an MLC in NSW Legislative Council currently serves as the Government Whip in the Legislative Council. He is also a candidate for the Upper House in 2023 […]

Hindu defenders – Mark Latham candidate for Legislative Council from One Nation Party

Mark Latham is a member and a candidate in upcoming election of Legislative assembly as a member of One Nation Party. Mr Mark Latham has raised the issue of an […]

Hindu defenders – Daniel Mookhey Labor candidate for Upper House

(Nitin) Daniel Mookhey, the only Hindu in NSW Upper House had taken his oath on Bhagwat Gita and his father was one of the founders of the first Hindu temple […]

Hindu defenders – Hugh McDermott Labor candidate from Prospect

Hugh McDermott is a Labor candidate from the seat of Prospect in NSW. Hugh had defended Hindus in the NSW state Parliament when Mr David Shoebridge of the Greens Party […]

1st Paada Yatra for 2023 is on 7th April

Join Paada Yatra on 7th April 2023.  Celebrate our age-old traditions and take them forward to the younger generation to practice Sanatana Dharma. HCA started this walk in 2012 t […]

Spiritual Evening Discussion – 10 March 2023

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 10 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via […]

Watch Hindu Meet and Greet with Labor

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Watch Interfaith forums with the Premier and the Leader of Opposition

  Watch the Interfaith forum with the Premier. Click here.   Watch the Interfaith forum with the Leader of Opposition. Click here.     Related Images:

NSW Parliamentarians who stood up for Hindus in 2021 attack by the Greens

In 2021, a Greens party member of the NSW Parliament accused VHP, a Hindu not-for-profit organization of being an extremist organization. Mr. Shoebridge’s allegations were denied by the Police and […]

Gargi Awards nominations 2023

The nominations close date extended to 8th March. Click here to nominate an Australian woman who excelling in her field and inspiring the community Related Images:

Zero tolerance regarding safety and security at religious institutions

The Premier and Minister Coure announced last night that their returned Government will invest in a $10 million grants program over four years to boost safety and security for faith […]