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 Australia had raised a concern that its celebrations of the opening of Ram Janma Bhumi temple in Ayodhya, India, may be disturbed by anti-social and […]
Hindu Council Opposes abolition of Tax exemption for donations to build Hindu schools
Hindu Council of Australia has made a passionate in person submission to the Productivity Commission that tax exemptions for donations made to build faith schools should not be removed. Hindu Council is a member of Better Balanced Futures which fully supported Hindu Council’s submission. A Productivity Commission was set up by federal government to advise […]
NSW Faith Affairs Council commits to interfaith collaboration
The new Labour government in NSW has formed a Faith Affairs Council of 19 faith leaders. Hindus are represented by Hindu Council of Australia’s representative Surinder Jain. The Council held its first full meeting 0n 29 November 2023 at NSW Parliament House. The meeting was also attended by the Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper. The […]
Say NO to Anti-Semitism – Sign your support
Hindu Council of Australia says no to Anti-semitism. We pledge our support for an Australia where all citizens are treated with respect, inclusivity and dignity. Vaisudev Kutambkam (World is one family) Hindu Council encourages all Australian Hindus to reaffirm their commitment to fighting racism in all its forms and supporting the Jewish community. This collective stance […]
Hamas killed 10 Hindu students from Nepal on 7th October 2023
It is a well known fact that Hamas terrorists (HAMAS–the acronym for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, Islamic Resistance Movement) committed extremely brutal torture, executions, rapes and kidnappings of Israeli citizens on 7th October 2023. It is a little know fact that among 1,400 or so humans who met an inhumane fate included at least 10 Nepali […]
Case for a YES vote in Referendum – A message from Noel Pearson
Dear Desi Community, On 14 October you will have the opportunity to vote Yes to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Constitution through a Voice. Australia is a country blessed by its multicultural success and unity. Australians with connections across the globe, have made this country home. In so doing, they have […]
Press Release – Attack on Israel
Date : 8th October 2023 PRESS RELEASE – ATTACK ON ISRAEL Hindus in Australia with a lot of pain, are watching the horror being inflicted on innocent Israeli citizens. Killing, mutilating, kidnapping, parading and torture of civilians by extreme ideologues are war crimes. Hindu Council of Australia stands in solidarity with all Israelis, with Jews […]
Hindu Council thanks federal government for Temple safety grant
Date : 17th May 2023 MEDIA RELEASE The Albanese Government and the Attorney General The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP have announced a $40 million grant to help protect faith-based places to improve security and safety. Hindu Council of Australia thanks The Hon Anthony Albanese PM, for this grant. Hindu temples have been a […]
Australian Christian Churches condemns vandalization of Hindu Temple in Sydney
I am very sorry that the Temple has been deliberately damaged. The ACC does not condone violence of any kind and we believe racism doesn’t have any place in Australian society. I hope that all that have been traumatized by this act will find peace and that the perpetrators of this crime will be brought […]
The Right Reverend Dr Michael Stead Anglican church condemns vandalization of BAPS Hindu temple
The Right Reverend Dr Michael Stead, Bishop of South Sydney, Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney has condemned the vandalization of BAPS Hindu temple and on behalf of Diocese of Sydney has expressed full support with the Hindu community in this difficult time. Related Images:
Rev. Simon Hansford of Uniting Church Synod condemns vandalization of Hindu temple
Rev. Simon Hansford, Synod office of Uniting Church Synod of NSW and ACT has expressed his support for the Hindu community and has condemned the recent attack on BAPS Hindu temple is Sydney. Hindus are thankful for his support. Related Images:
JEWISH COMMUNITY CONDEMNS DESECRATION OF HINDU TEMPLE IN NSW
Monday, 8 May 2023 JEWISH COMMUNITY CONDEMNS DESECRATION OF HINDU TEMPLE IN NSW The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, the peak body of the NSW Jewish community, decries the vandalism of the BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Rosehill. In a statement on Monday, NSW Jewish Board of Deputies CEO Darren Bark said: “The NSW Jewish community […]
Buddhist Council condemns desecration of places of worship
I was very saddened to hear of the attack on a Hindu temple. There is no room for desecration of places of worship, in Australia or elsewhere, and we need to ensure that conflicts arising in other places do not spill over into this country. On behalf of the Buddhist Council, my condolences to […]
Karma Kitchen and Hindu Chaplains at Western Sydney University
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Participation in ANU Religious Conference
By: Surinder Jain. Australian National University had organized a three day conference on “Religion in Modern Education : Conflict, Policy and Practice” on 13th to 15th April 2023 in its campus in Canberra, Australia. The conference invited scholars to consider the immediate and enduring impacts that the value, consideration, accessibility, and format of religious education […]
Joint Statement from the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP and Minister for Multiculturalism, the Hon. Mark Coure MP
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Dangerous Hybridisation of Hate Against Hindus Globally, Says US-based Research Organisation
There is now a dangerous hybridisation of hate against the Hindu community, a US-based scientific research organisation has said, citing the increasing attacks on them in this country and various parts of the world. We’ve seen that there’s been a growth of over 1,000 per cent and anti-Hindu slurs are stoking fears of replacement mixing […]
Are some Secularists bullying Australian Religions and imagining conflict where none exists
Secularists in some countries have no love for Religions, religious institutes and religious people. As a philosophy, secularism seeks to interpret life based on principles derived solely from the material world, without recourse to religion. It shifts the focus from religion towards “temporal” and material concerns. [ref1] Modern democracies like Australia are generally recognized as […]
Swastika: All you need to know about the new Bill passed by the Victorian Government
Nazi Symbol Public Display Prohibition Bill Victoria – All You Need to Know Background The Victorian Government has just passed Summary Offences Amendment (Nazi Symbol Prohibition) Bill 2022. This amendment is based on a Parliamentary Committee Inquiry into anti-vilification protections. The report was tabled in the Parliament in September 2021 and accepted. There were 36 […]
India to grant e-visas to 100 Hindus and Sikhs of Afghanistan on priority
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Progress on teaching Religious Education in Victoria
A meeting was held today between representatives of VCAA of the education department and GRE Education Multi-faith collaboration team. The meeting was attended by Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Jews and some educationists. The department explained their framework for developing or changing curriculum for students from F-10. Faith communities will be involved to develop GRE classroom & […]
Why Hindus should demand General Religious Education in Schools
By: Geeta Devi, Victoria. In the past 10 years demographics in Australia have changed and we have to acknowledge the reality of diversity. For most new migrants coming in to Australia, faith plays a major part in their lives. If future generations have to live and work in a multicultural and multifaith society, then school […]
Hindus meet Shadow Education Minister for SRE and GRE
By: Surinder Jain. Hindu Council of Australia and other faith SRE providers met with Prue Car, Member of the NSW Legislative Assembly, Member for Londonderry, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Shadow Minister for Education, and Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Learning (Australian Labor Party) on 24th May 2022. We held a positive meeting with her […]
Regarding Euthanasia
Leaders of faith communities in NSW have been asked to express their position to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. While major faiths of Australia unequivocally reject euthanasia and assisted suicide, same is not the case with the Hindu faith. It allows unassisted and assisted ending of life in some special circumstances. Hindu Council therefore […]
Faith communities meet ALP and ask for a Religious Affairs Council as a part of a Ministerial Portfolio
Faith representatives from major faiths including Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Hinduism met NSW state ALP leadership to discuss common matters that are important to all faiths. The issues taken up during the meeting included: – A representative group (eg Religious Affairs Council) that is part of a Ministerial Portfolio at a Cabinet level, in […]
Anzac Day Service 2022 at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph, Cherrybrook
We would like to invite you to the Anzac Day Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph, Greenway Oval, Cherrybrook on 23 April 2022 at 3:30 pm for a 4:00 pm start. The Anzac Jawan Cenotaph Commemorate the contribution of the Anzacs of Indian origin who served during World War I. We acknowledge the service of ANZACs […]
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the Religious Bill
Federal Parliament is debating a Religious Bill that will profoundly affect Australian Hindus in some good ways and some not so good ways. Here is a run down. GOOD aspects of the Religious Bill The bill makes discriminating against a person on the basis of their religion illegal. Yes, in some states, someone can discriminate […]
Hindu Council stands with Australian Jews against discriminatory and hate filled campaign of BDS
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The world is full of conflict. Whether it is in Afghanistan where every woman seems to be in trouble or it is Bangladesh where religious minorities seem to be in trouble. The Middle East has multiple, long-standing conflicts which have been simmering and sometimes boiling over, […]
No place for message of Intolerance
The Hindu faith and community has a rich artistic history. Hindu spirituality is expressed in many ways, including dance, drama, painting, architecture, sculpture and music. As a community, we embrace the artistic expression of all cultures, religions and backgrounds. We welcome Sydney festival that embraces and exhibits the talents, cultural influences and artistic expression of […]
Hindus excellence in SRE being recognized on 9th Nov – Join the Premier and others to celebrate
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 who go to schools and teach. Other religions are also providing spiritual education to school children of their respective faiths. Selfless volunteer service being provided […]
Bangladesh’s Hindus living in fear following mob attacks
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Stop killing Hindus: Condemnation of atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh
While Bangladeshis are celebrating the Durga Puja, the biggest festival of Hindus, the horror of violence and atrocities committed by the religious Extremists has overshadowed the festivity. The religious Extremists unleashed terror on Hindus throughout this festival. This includes killing Hindus, raping women, burning houses and businesses of Hindus, vandalising the Goddess’ idols and desecrating […]
Hindu Genocide in Bangladesh by Jihadi’s continues
You may have been aware that there have been vicious attacks on the minority Hindu Community. As we understand it, there were attacks and vandalism across the country, during the Durga Puja festival, in the last week or so. Severely impacted districts include Comilla, Chandpur, Noakhali, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Sylhet, Feni. Temple and deities vandalized; property looted; some […]
HCA Victoria Media Statement on Swastika
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Hindu American Advocacy Forum
HAF’s main yearly event is this Tuesday USA time, and the public worldwide is invited. There are 3 sessions requiring separate registration at https://www.hinduamerican.org/advocacy-forum. Also, those in the United States can take action on some legislative issues HAF has take up at https://www.hinduamerican.org/advocacy-forum. Related Images:
Why does the Dismantling Global Hindutva conference seem more about dismantling Hinduism than anything else?
On September 10–12, a few dozen universities, mostly based in the United States, are supporting a conference titled “Dismantling Global Hindutva”. In the words of the organizers this conference will “examine the historical development of Hindutva, the fascist dimensions of the ideology, and its perpetuation of violence against religious minorities and other marginalized communities.” Based […]
No to Vaccination passport for entry to a temple
By: Hindu Council of Australia. Temples should not be required to police their congregation for vaccination certificates. That is a job for the Police. Religious services should not be selective on whom they can serve. Police should not stand outside places of worship to check vaccination certificates as much as it does not do that […]
Guru Granth Sahib from Kabul at Delhi airport — defines the soul of India
By: Zarir Bamji, Sydney, Australia. An Indian Moment, Modi’s Golden Hour https://www.rediff.com/news/column/an-indian-moment-modis-golden-hour/20210825.htm It showed that Sikhs and Hindus in Kabul — wherever they are, whatever passport they possess — they remain us. We care for them as family. ISI agents and their surrogates, the Taliban, uprooted the Sikh Nishan Sahib from the ancient gurdwara […]
Tell 38 University Presidents to Drop Their Sponsorship of Anti-Hindu Conference
I’m sure you’ve heard about the anti-Hindu hate conference allegedly sponsored by 40 universities entitled, “Dismantling Global Hindutva” set to take place virtually September 10-12. Dozens of universities have reportedly sponsored an anti-Hindu hate conference entitled “Dismantling Global Hindutva” set to take place virtually Sept. 10–12, 2021. The forces driving anti-Hindu hate across the world are organizing and raising […]
Atrocities on minorities in Pakistan
By: Prakash Mehta, President, Hindu Council of Australia. On behalf of the Hindu community of Australia, we would like to raise a profoundly grave concern about ongoing Human rights abuse of minorities in Pakistan. We are alarmed at the recent extreme incidences which has drawn worldwide attention to the plights of Hindus and other minorities […]
Modern Civil Law Systems and Manu Smriti
Many modern Civil Law Systems in Europe and elsewhere are heavily influenced by Roman law. The civil law system is the most widespread system of law in the world, in force in various forms in about 150 countries. In a civil law system, a judge merely establishes the facts of the case and applies remedies […]
Spiritual Harmony between Australian Aboriginals and Hindus
By: Vijai Singhal. A sacred ceremony was conducted by the Aboriginal elders Aunty Peggy and Aunty Cathy to welcome Prakruthi Mysore Gururaj, a Fijian Indian lady as their traditional family member into Gunggari Nation. She was given a traditional name Bua Bua which means butterfly and hence will be called a Butterfly lady in the […]
THE LEGENDS OF 130 REMAINING SIKH GURDWARAS IN PAKISTAN
By: Wali Imran Khan. Discovering remaining Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan is a feat equal to finding Rosetta stone – but I manage somehow by bribing and cajoling authorities. It is hard because the old Gurdwara is dead center of bustling bazaars and narrow lanes, with suspicious neighbors more interested in finding out my background rather […]
Labor’s Daniel Mookhey opposes Greens vilification of Hindus in NSW Upper House
You may be aware that a Greens party member of NSW Parliament had recently accused VHP, a Hindu not-for-profit organization of being an extremist organization. Mr Shoebridge’s allegation has been denied by the Police and VHPs work in teaching Hinduism at schools has been appreciated by the Department of Education, by the NSW Minister of […]