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 […]
Help Karma Kitchen to feed homeless in Parramatta
June 8, 2018 by ·
By Jay Raman : We owe our spiritual wealth not just to the sages, seers, masters and enlightened beings who walked the path, but also to the community that nurtured them. In […]
NSW Parliament to toughen Hate Laws
June 7, 2018 by ·
The hate speech laws in Australia give redress to someone who is the victim of discrimination, vilification, or injury on grounds that differ from one jurisdiction to another. Under the proposed amendments introduced to the Parliament, individuals who […]
Local government recognizes Hindu Council volunteers
June 5, 2018 by ·
Many Hindu Council members living in various local councils, give their time as a volunteer to help build the Australian community and to help Hindus integrate well in the Australian […]
Ray Williams MP wants to stamp out racism in Australia
May 25, 2018 by ·
Some leaders have recently made racist and divisive statements affecting residents of NSW and Australia. Upset by these developments, Hon. Ray Williams MP will host a round table with Community Leaders […]
Bandeesh music group raises funds for a Hindu charity
May 23, 2018 by ·
A bollywood music charity program was held on 19th May 2018 in Sydney. It was a house full with people dancing to the tunes of yesteryears. Part of the ticket […]
SBS TV records growth of Hinduism in Australia
May 15, 2018 by ·
SBS (State Broadcasting Services) is an Australian TV and radio network supported by Australian government and specializes in ethnic community news. Decades ago when there were very few Hindus in […]
Freedom to teach religion in schools under threat according to Christians in NSW
May 5, 2018 by ·
May 5th, 2018 Rev. Hon. Fred Nile MLC, and Paul Green of Christian Democratic Party, wish to introduce the Anti-Discrimination (Religious Beliefs and Religious Activities) Bill in the Parliament in […]
Hindu Chaplains visit patients in Hospitals
May 2, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia got an urgent request today from a relative of a terminally ill patient to speak to a Hindu Chaplain in order to understand and seek some guidance […]
Israel’s 70th Independence Day celebrated in Sydney
April 25, 2018 by ·
A function to celebrate 70th Independence Day of Israel was held in Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel. The function was attended by NSW Premier Gladys Bereziklian, MP Luke Foley, Israel […]
Severe shortage of Hindu SRE teachers in NSW schools
April 15, 2018 by ·
NSW Currently there is an estimated short fall of about a 1,000 Hindu Special Religious Education teachers in NSW. 2017 Statistics In the enrollment year 2107, there were about 20,000 […]
Liverpool police community engagement
April 13, 2018 by ·
By:Somesh Sibal Liverpool police community engagement program was attended by Somesh Sibal of the Hindu Council of Australia’s Chaplaincy team along with members of about 15 different cultural and religious groups […]
HBF Fund Raising Event – LOVE you Zindgi 19th May 2018
April 5, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia (Sydney) in Association with Bandeesh Group presents its fund raising event LOVE you Zindgi, a Bollywood Musical Journey. Part of the money raised will go towards […]
Pad Yatra A pilgrimage walk to temples in NSW Australia
April 2, 2018 by ·
By Sai Pravastu Paada.yatra, pilgrimage to the temple by foot has started this time on auspicious #Chaitra #Purnima (full moon day), also known as Chait Purnima, its the Purnima in […]
Hindu Council participates in Annual Function of Ahmadiyya Muslims
March 31, 2018 by ·
Ahamadiyya Muslim Association is holding a three day annual function (salana jalasa) during the Easter long weekend with delegates from inter state and overseas. There were anout 3,000 ateendees including […]
HBF Fund Raising Bollywood Musical Journey
March 30, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia along with Bandeesh group is arranging a Bollywood Musical Journey. Par tof the profits from the event will go to Hindu Benevolent Fund (HBF). HBF has […]
New Lions club president talks up Hindu Benevolent Fund
March 27, 2018 by ·
By: Ashwani Jain The Lions Club Sydney Indian activities recently held a meeting in which the incumbent new President Mr Padmanabhan announced the activities and objectives of the Hindu Benevolent […]
A profile of Hindus in NSW
March 24, 2018 by ·
In 2016 there were 181,409 people in New South Wales who had a religion of Hinduism. There was a 51.4% increase in the number of people who had a religion […]
Breaking Bread at Blacktown Harmony Day
March 21, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia participated in Breaking Bread (having a meal together, or starting a meal) initiative as part of western Sydney’s large Harmony Day celebrations in Blacktown on Wednesday […]
Paad Yatra – A Pilgrimage Temple Walk in Sydney
March 20, 2018 by ·
Paada Yatra is on this Friday , 30th March and as always have 3 walks (short and full) 1. Sydney Murugan Temple, Mays Hill to Shrdi Sai Mandir, Strathfield […]
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 […]
International Women’s Day 2018
March 10, 2018 by ·
Hindu council of Australia together with Parramasala invites you to celebrate International Woman’s Day at Parramatta, Prince Alfred Square. Sunday, March 11, 2018 | 11pm to 4pm Related […]
NSW announces 27 million dollars grant for well being school workers
March 5, 2018 by ·
The NSW state government has announced $9 million each year for next three years to have well being officers in schools. Both religious and atheists can apply. Community gives $7000, School gives […]
Hindu Council honours BAPS Swami Maharaj
March 4, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia presented a Certificate of Honour to His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj of BAPS Swaminarayan the sixth spiritual successor in Swaminarayan lineage of Gunatait Gurus on this […]
State of Teaching Hinduism in NSW Australia
March 1, 2018 by ·
By Vijai Singhal and Surinder Jain (Hindu Council of Australia) 1st March 2018 Apart from various temples and organizations running their own religious and scripture classes, Hinduism is being taught […]
NSW Govt gets serious about Religious education
February 28, 2018 by ·
NSW state government had ordered a review of Special Religious Education(SRE) in 2015 and the report was received in 2017. Hindu scriptures are taught to students in schools by VHP […]
Religions for Peace 1st NSW meeting 2018
February 27, 2018 by ·
Mr Vijai Singhal of Hindu Council of Australia attended the quarterly meeting of the Religions for Peace(RfP), NSW Chapter of which he is also an Honorary Secretary. RfP is an […]
Cumberland Festival of Colours Holi Milan Pendle Hill 2018
February 12, 2018 by ·
Come and join the fun Let’s paint the town Red – Literally … Hindu Council of Australia brings to you, Holi – The Cumberland festival of colours, celebrated at Civic […]
Multicultural NSW Consults Religious Leaders
February 10, 2018 by ·
Multicultural department of NSW held a meeting today with various religion’s leaders. The meeting was attended by over 20 people and about 10 different religious groups. Hindus were represented by […]
Chaplaincy Information session
February 4, 2018 by ·
An information session for prospective Chaplains was organized by Hindu Council and Global Organization for Divinity (G.O.D) at the later’s temple today. It was attended by about 20 people. A […]
Bratabandha ceremony by Napalese Hindus 4th March
January 30, 2018 by ·
Nepalese Hindu Society of Australia is organising a mass bratabandha ceremony for the very first time in Sydney on 4th March 2018. The aim of the ceremony is to perform bratabandha […]
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
January 29, 2018 by ·
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, a campaign in India that aims to clean up the streets, roads and infrastructure of India’s cities, smaller towns, and rural areas. To demonstrate the support […]
International Women’s Day 11th March
January 25, 2018 by ·
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Seeking Hindu youth for participation in Youth Parliament of World Religions 2018
January 25, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia has been invited to participate in this years Youth Parliament of the World’s Religions (Youth PoWR). The Parliament brings youth of different faiths together to promote […]
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 […]
