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Graduate Certificate Course in Counsellor of Hindu Tradition (CHT): 2023-2024 – Expression of Interest
September 28, 2023 by ·
Register today to become Counsellors of Hindu Tradition (CHT). Each year classes start in October. The 9-month Saturday/Sunday CHT course will make you a trained volunteer for community service to […]
Stalker Stabs Minor Hindu Girl to Death on Her Way to School in Bangladesh, Accused Absconding
May 14, 2023 by ·
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Gargi Awards nominations 2023
March 2, 2023 by ·
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:
Indian short film Namaste Yoga has been selected to screen at Maoriland Film Festival
February 13, 2023 by ·
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Will Hinduism grow into an universal religion in Australia
January 19, 2023 by ·
What is Meant by Universal Religion? Each religion is characterised by its history, rituals, mythology, and philosophy which are not shared by other religions. Other non-Hindu religions all offer only […]
Graduation Ceremony of Counselor of Hindu Traditions – Batch 1
August 23, 2022 by ·
Congratulations to the first batch for completing the Graduate Certificate Course in Counselor of Hindu Traditions (CHT) successfully Hindu Council of Australia (HCA) in collaboration and partnership with Hindu Community […]
Book Review & developing an agenda
August 18, 2022 by ·
India that is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation, Constitution. A physical & online event resented by Friends of India Austra & Hindu Council of Australia Book review by Shri Bala […]
𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 – Display the Flag, win cash prices
August 9, 2022 by ·
#𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 A celebration of India, its people, culture and achievements are incomplete without the Indian Flag. So, as India is fuelled by the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Azadi Ka […]
Gargi Awards Nominations 2022
January 2, 2022 by ·
Gargi Awards Nominations 2022 Inviting Nominations for Australian Women for Gargi Awards 2022. Celebrating Women’s Accomplishment. Closing Date 31st January 2022. Link for registration https://hinducouncil.com.au/gargi About Gargi Award On the […]
Hindu Marriage Ritual – Vivah, a right of passage
December 16, 2021 by ·
By : Surinder Jain. A rite of passage with yajna ceremony often marks a Hindu wedding. Vivaha (Vivāha, Sanskrit: विवाह) is the rite of passage and rituals associated with marriage. While […]
Hindus excellence in SRE being recognized on 9th Nov – Join the Premier and others to celebrate
October 30, 2021 by ·
By: Surinder Jain, Hindu Council of Australia. Hindus in NSW have been very active in providing Hindu spiritual education to Hindu children in NSW schools. Five Hindu organizations provide volunteers […]
Parents to be classified as ‘immediate family’ for travel to Australia
October 23, 2021 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia. Thankyou Minister Alex Hawke for making it easy for Hindus and others to get their parents to Australia. Hindu Council has been making […]
VICHAAR MANTHAN – A 21st Century Solution
September 1, 2021 by ·
HCA Hindu Youth Conference Presents – VICHAAR MANTHAN – A 21st Century Solution In this ever changing world, we as the youth of today are constantly questioning everything around us […]
Thank you For your faithfulness and dedication
August 26, 2021 by ·
By: A recipient of Help from Hindu Benevolent fund of Hindu Council of Australia. I had long ago accepted that I was getting fed up, lonely and tired being away […]
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
March 9, 2021 by ·
The Hindu Council of Australia joins all Faiths and Cultures to recognise International Women’s Day today, 8 March 2021 and admit to the fact that a lot more remains for […]
Hindu Dharama for Young Mothers – Teachers training
February 11, 2021 by ·
To register go to https://www.hinducouncil.com.au/new/events/dharma-2 Cost $20 Related Images:
Hindus In India Shouldn’t Need To Be Grateful That They Are Allowed To Do Hindu Things
October 19, 2020 by ·
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 […]
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. […]
How we worship – Religion in Australia, By: Emily Clark, ABC
November 7, 2019 by ·
By Emily Clark with photography by Brendan Esposito ABC From organised religion to casual spirituality, faith in Australia is different to anywhere else in the world. Diversity — of people […]
Labor frontbencher says party must engage with religious voters
September 9, 2019 by ·
By: Judith Ireland, Sydney Morning Herald. Labor frontbencher Michelle Rowland concedes her party “didn’t get it right” with religious voters at the recent federal election and the ALP’s plans to […]
UWS Orientation Day for International Students
July 25, 2019 by ·
By: Bhupinder Chabra. On Friday, 12 July 2019, University of Western Sydney organised an orientation day for international students. I met many new and established students during the orientation, provided […]
Sewa International sponsoring school bags for poor in Karnataka
April 19, 2019 by ·
By: Rajesh. Sewa International. Sewa International, a member organization of Hindu Council of Australia, has been sponsoring poor children from rural areas of Karnataka by sponsoring school bags with all […]
Survey – Problems faced by Hindu Women
April 5, 2019 by ·
If you are a Hindu woman living in Australia, please take a minute to enter this survey. It will help Hindu Council of Australia to frame projects and policies to […]
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 […]
Why Pakistani Hindus leave their home for India
April 2, 2019 by ·
April 1, 2019 New Delhi : Almost every family living in the two refugee colonies in the capital for Hindus from Pakistan has a story to tell on what impelled […]
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 […]
Pakistani Hindus lose daughters to forced Muslim marriages
March 28, 2019 by ·
LAHORE, Pakistan — Anila Dhawan, 17 , was kidnapped last spring from her home in Hyderabad, forced to convert to Islam and marry her abductor. The police refused to intervene. […]
Pakistani Hindus demand a law against forced conversion and child marriages
March 28, 2019 by ·
By: Ramesh Vankwani, Islamabad. Resolution against forced conversions & child marriages* ISLAMABAD (26-03-2019): Prominent Hindu Lawmaker Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani has tabled two bills and one resolution against forced […]
Mentally challenged Hindu girl in Pakistan abducted and converted to Islam
March 26, 2019 by ·
By: The Hindu Portal. Another Hindu girl has been abducted and forcibly converted in Pakistan. Hindus fear that even though the girl is mentally challenged, her forced conversion will not […]
Pakistan Hindu Council asks the govt to take action against forcible conversion and kidnapping of Reena & Raveena
March 25, 2019 by ·
By: Pakistan Hindu Council. Pakistan Hindu Council asks the govt to take action against forcible conversion and kidnapping of Reena & Raveena in Sindh. Demands to bring to justice Mian […]
Navy officer honoured as role model at Gargi Awards
March 20, 2019 by ·
By: Navy Daily. Navy’s Principal Chaplain Colin Acton congratulates Lieutenant Kamala Sharma-Wing on her Gargi Award in the Defence, Police, Fire and Emergency Services category. Lieutenant Sharma Wing won the […]
It is not so cool – Being Shiva
March 12, 2019 by ·
Grief-stricken Shiva sat next to a funeral pyre, sobbing… crying his heart out; perhaps this was the only reminder of the warmth, which Sati provided Him. The haunting memories of […]
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 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 […]
The Unconventional Groom
February 25, 2019 by ·
Author: Jiten Damudre. The sight of Shiva riding a bull, his mount Nandi, smeared in ashes, bedecked with a garland of skulls, smoking a pot, and a mere tiger skin […]
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 […]
Hindu student kicked out of a Catholic school for a religious nose piercing
February 9, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu Human Rights – http://www.hinduhumanrights.info. Hindu girl in Perth Australia, has been barred from her Catholic school after she had her nose pierced for cultural and religious reasons. At […]
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 […]
Another Hindu Girl forcibly converted and married in Pakistan
January 27, 2019 by ·
According to Pakistan Today, a reputed news paper of Pakistan, Anusha Meghwar, a 16-year-old girl belonging to the Meghwal tribe in Salam Kot area in Tharparkar, was “forcibly married” after […]
Hindu/Cultural schools should avail $100 Creative Kids program
January 26, 2019 by ·
Are you running a school or an organization in the state of NSW that is teaching Hindu languages, Hindu drama, Hindu arts etc to children. If you are, then state […]
Have your say on Cumberland Council’s children and families strategy
January 23, 2019 by ·
An opportunity for Hindu families to have a say in framing a policy that affects children and families. Council is developing Cumberland’s first ever Children and Families Strategy with Mayor […]
Menstruation is Far From Taboo in Hinduism
January 14, 2019 by ·
By: Sunila Goray Raj (edited by : Surinder Jain) Menstruation is Far From Taboo in Hinduism. There is so much to be said about it all – but here […]
Hindu Combined Marriages
January 13, 2019 by ·
By : Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani Patron-in-chief, Pakistan Hindu Council Member of National Assembly WhatsApp: 0333-2277370 Twitter: @RVankwani In the context of recently held Hindu Combined […]
Pakistani Hindus discuss their issues in Pakistan Hindu Council AGM
December 17, 2018 by ·
By : pakistanhinducouncil.org.pk. The First General Body Meeting of Pakistan Hindu Council Cabinet 18-20 was held on 9th December 2018, Sunday at Global Marquees, Karachi. The meeting was started with […]
First Indian Born Hindu woman elected in Upper House Victoria
December 13, 2018 by ·
Hindus started migrating to Australia in 1970’s and after about 50 years of migration, they have established their roots in their new homeland. Nothing illustrates it more than a migrant […]
Australia’s first Hare Krishna schoolies: No sex, drugs, alcohol, gambling or meat
November 30, 2018 by ·
By : Samantha Turnbull , ABC North Coast Australia’s first all-Hare Krishna Year 12 class is shunning traditional Schoolies Week celebrations in favour of a trip to India, while […]
Gargi Women Awards 2019
November 9, 2018 by ·
This award is given to Australian Women who have made a significant contribution to Australia. This year, eight awards are being offered, one in each of the following categories : […]
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 […]
Survey of University Students
October 29, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia is conducting a survey of University going students to understand their issues and see how the local community can help them. Take a Survey here. Your […]
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 […]
Hindu chaplains help a Hindu women in prison
October 14, 2018 by ·
Hindu chaplaincy committee was contacted by another religions Chaplain to help a Hindu prison inmate with a beads mala and some religious books. Somesh Sibal from Hindu Council got in […]
Dowry abuse submission by Hindu Council of Australia
October 3, 2018 by ·
On 26 June 2018, the Senate of Australia (Upper house of Parliament) referred the practice of dowry and the incidence of dowry abuse in Australia to the Legal and Constitutional […]
Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam explained to Youth Parliament of World Religions
October 1, 2018 by ·
The Youth PoWR conference was organized by the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations to bring young representatives of different religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh) to one platform […]
Nominate a woman for Gargi Award
September 4, 2018 by ·
Click here to find out more about Gargi Award and to nominate someone for the award. Self nominations are encouraged. Related Images:
Vedic woman – Where is She?
August 20, 2018 by ·
The Vedic Woman: Who Was She and Will She Return? After scouring the internet for hours, what I found left me seriously F R U S T R A T E […]
The Indian-Australian millennials
August 17, 2018 by ·
ABC’s religion and ethics unit have published a story on why Indian-Australian millennials are choosing to have arranged marriages. Read about it here. Related Images:
Shakti initiative of Hindu American Foundation
July 20, 2018 by ·
Namaste WELCOME TO THE SHAKTI INITIATIVE! Many years ago, I was invited to speak on a panel about women and religion. Armed with my senior thesis from undergrad — The Vedic Woman: […]
Albury Wodonga Hindus produce “That Girl”
July 13, 2018 by ·
Albury Wodonga are two twin towns in Australia on the New South Wales-Victoria state border, separated by Murray river. It has a significant population of Hindus from Indian and from […]
Dowry abuse in Australia – Senate orders an inquiry
July 9, 2018 by ·
By:Surinder Jain. SBS and some independent film producers have recently produced films on the deplorable dowry system prevalent in some parts of India and resulting violence against women. Armed with […]
Youth PoWR chooses a Hindu youth speaker
July 2, 2018 by ·
By:Vincy Jain. A Youth Parliament of World’s Religions is being held next month. Hindu council of Australia is participating as one of the organizers. Our youth member Vincy has been […]
Take a Quiz on Hindu Symbols and Icons
June 24, 2018 by ·
Check your knowledge of Hinduism Please enter your email: 1. Hindus apply a Tilak on their foreheads to express their devotion? Yes/No Yes No 2. A Hindu can not apply […]
Take a quiz on Hindu Rituals
June 21, 2018 by ·
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Thailand evolves its own mix of Budhist and Brahmin rituals
June 18, 2018 by ·
The new Brahmins The relevance of mixing Hinduism with Buddhism and folk beliefs in Thai history 12 Oct 2015 at 03:46 WRITER: MELALIN MAHAVONGTRAKUL A man dressed in white blew […]
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 […]
Ashraya Band celebrates International Day of Yoga with concerts in Darwin
June 9, 2018 by ·
To celebrate International Day of Yoga, the kirtan band Ashraya will be joining the festivities in Darwin. On their second tour to the Top End, they bring their world grooves […]
Ayush ministry seeks ISRO’s help for satellite imagery of events on Yoga Day
June 9, 2018 by ·
NEW DELHI: The Ayush Ministry has approached the country’s premier space agency ISRO for satellite imagery of the countrywide events between 7 am and 8 am on International Day of […]
Mauritius: Hotel Tells Employees Not to Wear Tika, Stirs up Protest
May 18, 2018 by ·
One of Mauritius’ finest hotels, the five-star Residence Mauritius, is in a soup for asking an employee to not sport a Tika (bindi, forehead mark) for hygienic purposes. The hotel, Residence […]
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 […]
Meet the Indian housewives studying to become Hindu priests in their ‘second innings’
May 11, 2018 by ·
At 72, Sailja Joshi has found her calling rather late in life. After a lifetime spent caring for others at home, this grandmother wants to join the workforce. She is […]
Interfaith Peace Symposium “Empowerment of Women”
May 3, 2018 by ·
Bharathi Rengarajan of Hindu Council of Australia, gave a talk on Empowerment of women on an Interfaith Peace Symposium organized by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Woman Association Australia held in Sydney. […]
A new film on Love Jihad by Sudipto Sen
April 30, 2018 by ·
Renonwned film artist Sudipto Sen has made a new film titled ‘In the Name of Love-Melancholy of God’s Own Country’. A screening of the film was organised by Global Indian Foundation […]
Australian city Mayor promotes Yoga for mental health
April 28, 2018 by ·
CITY of Gosnells Mayor Glenn Dewhurst has urged kids to take up yoga as a way to help maintain mental health. Mayor Dewhurst joined children at Leisure World in Thornlie to […]
Yezidis and Bangladeshi Hindus: A modern day Exodus story
April 22, 2018 by ·
By: Rachel Avraham, Israel National News. In the spirit of this time of year, we should recall the plight of the Yezidi and Bangladeshi Hindu people, who are experiencing a modern day […]
Pakistani Hindu parents allege their daughter forced to convert to Islam
April 21, 2018 by ·
In the predawn darkness on Feb. 24, Rinkel Kumari, a 19-year-old student from a Hindu family, disappeared from her home in Mirpur Mathelo, a small village off a busy highway […]
Pakistan elects a Hindu woman senator, second time in its history
April 12, 2018 by ·
Compare that with how many Muslim women have been elected in India since 1947. Krishna Kumari Kohli’s election represents a major milestone for women and minority rights in Pakistan. Ms. Kumari’s […]
Hindus attacked by Rohingyas in Myanmar
April 7, 2018 by ·
The attaches from international community met with local Hindu women who had been abducted by Muslim insurgents responsible for killing about 100 other Hindus during the crackdown, Hindu leader Ni […]
Changes to Marriage Celebrants law and rules 2018
April 6, 2018 by ·
The Marriage Regulations 1963 were repealed on 1 April 2018 and have been replaced with the Marriage Regulations 2017, which commenced on 1 April 2018. A copy of the new […]
Youth start planning their Parliament of World’s religions for 2018
April 5, 2018 by ·
The cabinet of Youth Parliament of World’s religion met for its first meeting to plan its annual event. The first meeting has kick started the event planning. The emphasis in […]
Rangoli workshop at Parramasala
March 16, 2018 by ·
By Shobha Deshikan Hindu Council of Australia created a huge Rangoli of flowers at Parramasala and conducted a Rangoli making workshop. It took eight people to do the wonderful beautiful […]
Painting workshop at Parramasala by Hindu Council
March 14, 2018 by ·
A painting workshop was conducted at Parramasala festival where visitors were encouraged to try their hand at painting and to watch painters making their paintings live. This wonderful workshop was […]
Yoga workshop at Parramasala by Hindu Council
March 14, 2018 by ·
Bharani Ji, a renowned Yoga teacher, conducted a Yoga workshop at Parramsala festival. The aim of the workshop was for people to come and try Yoga under supervision and free […]
Gender Equality Declaration by Hindu Council of Australia
March 13, 2018 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia stands for Gender Equality and Respect for Women By Prakash Mehta, President As a peak Hindu body, Hindu Council of Australia is working to help Hindus […]
Gargi Woman Paramita Roy
March 11, 2018 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2018 – (Film Producer) By Bharathi R Paramita Roy has been awarded Hindu Council of Australia’s Gargi Woman Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution as […]
Gargi Woman Poornima Sharma
March 11, 2018 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2018 – (Performer) By Bharathi R Poornima Sharma has been awarded Hindu Council of Australia’s Gargi Woman Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution as a […]
Gargi Woman Jayanthi Ramanan
March 11, 2018 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2018 – (Carer) By Bharathi R Jayanthi Ramanan has been awarded Hindu Council of Australia’s Gargi Woman Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution as a […]
Gargi Woman Anju Kalra
March 11, 2018 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2018 – (Dementia Consultant) By Bharathi R Anju Kalra has been awarded Hindu Council of Australia’s Gargi Woman Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution to […]
Gargi Woman Jacinta Tobin
March 11, 2018 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2018 – (Community) By Bharathi R Jacinta Tobin has been awarded Hindu Council of Australia’s Gargi Woman Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution to Community. […]
Gargi Woman Dr. Meenakshi Srinivasan
March 11, 2018 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2018 – (Educationist) By Bharathi R Dr. Meenakshi Srinivasan has been awarded Hindu Council of Australia’s Gargi Woman Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution as […]
Gargi Woman June Bullivant
March 11, 2018 by ·
Winner of Gargi Woman Award 2018 – (Academic Researcher) By Bharathi R JUNE BULLIVANT has been awarded Hindu Council of Australia’s Gargi Woman Award 2018 for her outstanding contribution as […]
Hindu Council announces Winners of Gargi Woman Award 2018
March 11, 2018 by ·
The winners of Gargi Woman Award were announced today. The winners of 2018 Gargi Woman Award are : 1. Jacinta Tobin – Service to her Aboriginal Community 2. June Bullivant […]
Hindu council in Parramasala parade
March 10, 2018 by ·
Hindu council of Australia has partnered with Parramasala festival to celebrate International Women’s day and Gargi Woman Awards. Parramasala is a three day celebration Parramatta’s cultural diversity. The festival began […]
