Karma Kitchen and Hindu Benevolent Fund are two projects of Hindu Council of Australia that have come forward to help and support the community during this unprecedented crisis and lockdown. Karma kitchen is an initiative that provides fresh food to people facing crisis. It has been providing free food every Saturday in Parramatta, NSW. Hindu […]
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. The safety and well-being of our communities and stakeholders are of the highest importance to the Hindu Council of Australia. An alternate date will be […]
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.
International Gita Mahotsav 21-24 March
February 8, 2020 by ·
By: Sai Paravastu. Hindu council of Australia in association with Association of Haryanvis in Australia is glad and excited to inform you that this year in March International Gita Mahotsav is planned in Sydney, Australia. We cordially invite you and your team to take a leading part in this mahotsav and guide us through […]
Holi Festival – Cancelled
February 8, 2020 by ·
Presented by Hindu Council of Australia. Holi Festival Cancelled 15th March 2020, 11am – 6pm Venue: Civic Park, Tarago Road, Pendle Hill
The winning entries at Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
January 5, 2020 by ·
CHAMPION COMMUNICATORS Reports on dowry abuse, the Christchurch terror attack and an innovative multilingual radio podcast for children were among the winning entries at tonight’s Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards. Acting Minister for Multiculturalism Geoff Lee said the NSW Government was proud to celebrate the exceptional journalism of multicultural media and marketers. “Our best and brightest […]
Pro CAA support request.
January 5, 2020 by ·
Hi all. We kindly request you to show your support for a national cause. Please see details as attached.
Citizenship Amendment Act by Indian Government.
December 20, 2019 by ·
Date 20 Dec 2019 Press Release Citizenship Amendment Act by Indian Government Hindu Council of Australia wholeheartedly supports a recent action taken by the Government of India to grant the citizenship of India to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhist, Parsi and Christians from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who migrated before 31st Dec 2014. The reason for […]
A Short Course on Hinduism in Jan 2020
December 20, 2019 by ·
Namaste, Hindu Council of Australia (Vic) is pleased to announce “A short course on Hinduism” on 18th and 19th January 2020 and I invite you to please register to attend. Given bewildering amount of literature available on Hinduism, its core message of rational self-exploration of the Ultimate Reality is getting lost. Ancient Hindu traditions encouraged […]
Divine Steps Festival
November 16, 2019 by ·
Divine Steps Festival held to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak . What started off as a simple idea to bring communities from all walks of life together, became Sydney’s first ever multi-faith music festival to commemorate Guru Nanak’s philosophy of universal humankind and oneness. The Divine Steps Festival saw: – 4,000 amazing […]
Deepawali and Annakut Celebrations in Canberra 2019
November 15, 2019 by ·
Shri Swami Narayan Temple Melbourne is celebrating a Diwali Mela on Oct 26th at the temple, in association with HCA.
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, than what was destroyed in the fifteenth century by foreign fanatic invaders. Ram is an Avataar of Lord Vishnu, God who sustains the world. There […]
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 Hinduism is about. He also explained the students about Hindu Beliefs, Hindu Scriptures, Hindu Symbols and Deities, Hindu stages of life, Hindu Goals of Life, […]
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 deviating from the path of Truth, a new “Saint” brings a breath of fresh air to revive their faith and practice in “Truth, God, Purpose […]
Hindu Council’s massive Deepavali festival celebrations at Bella Vista Farms, Sydney
October 26, 2019 by ·
By: Gayatri Nair. Hindu Council’s massive Deepavali festival celebrations at Bella Vista Farms, Sydney Late American Composer John Milton Cage had once said, “We carry our homes within us which enables us to fly”; a sentiment that succinctly encapsulates the immigrant experience worldwide. For we carry within us a home not built of bricks and […]
Celebrate Deepavali in Melbourne
October 15, 2019 by ·
Shri Swami Narayan Temple Melbourne is celebrating a Diwali Mela on Oct 26th at the temple, in association with HCA.
Western Union Dance Competition
October 15, 2019 by ·
💥🥁#Deepavali2019 festival at the Bella Vista Farms will be one to remember 💃🏽Western union is sponsoring the dance competition! Come and watch some of the best dancers in Sydney perform 💥Only one week to go what are you waiting for! 👇🏽 book your tickets on 👉🏼http://hinducouncil.com.au/new/buy-deepavali-tickets-online-2/ ✅A chance to win 50 inch Soniq Eseries full […]
Book Your Tickets Now
October 15, 2019 by ·
💥✨ Book your tickets today for the #Deepavali2019 mela at Bella Vista Farms and enter into a chance to win a 📺 TV 🎆A 50 inches SONIQ E-Series Full HD LED TV will be given as prize to the winner from the draw. 👇🏽Press the link below to purchase your tickets: Buy Deepavali Tickets Online
Free Transport WESTMEAD TO BELLAVISTA
October 15, 2019 by ·
🙏🏼 #HinduCouncilofAustralia have arranged 💥Free Transport from Westmead💥 to the ✨Bella Vista Farms ✨for the #Deepavali2019 event on Sunday 20th October ☝🏽First Bus 12pm from Westmead 📢 BUS EVERY 30 MINUTES ☝🏽 Last Bus 9.30pm from Bella Vista ✅No excuses book your tickets NOW for the biggest extravaganza Sydney has seen! 👉🏼http://hinducouncil.com.au/…/buy-deepavali-tickets-online-2/ ✅A chance to […]
1 Day to go Deepavali Festival 2019 @Martin Place
October 15, 2019 by ·
Keep The Festival going on 16 th October 2019 @Martin Place https://www.facebook.com/events/431121874179876/
One Week Left Book tickets before 17th October
October 15, 2019 by ·
#Deepavali2019 celebrates a tradition that has a long history. ♥️♥️♥️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️Only one week to go what are you waiting for book your tickets on http://hinducouncil.com.au/…/buy-deepavali-tickets-online-2/ #Amazingfireworks🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆 #WesternunionDanceCompetition ✅A chance to win 50 inch Soniq Eseries full Led Tv Share the message with family and friends 🙏🏼 👉🏼For more information and exhibit opportunities please visit the website: […]
Hindu Council of Australia Share Information with Sur Samvaad Gujarati Radio
October 15, 2019 by ·
This year the Hindu Council of Australia #hinducouncilofaustralia #diwalimela #sydneydiwali is organising Diwali Mela at several locations in Sydney. Council spokesperson and volunteer Dharmendra Modi talks to us about the forthcoming events. Please click on the following link to listen to this information http://sursamvaad.net.au/eng/diwali-mela-by-hindu-council-of-australia/ — with ધર્મેન્દ્ર મોદી, Zarmar Pandya and Aradhana Bhatt.
UNSW Deepvali 2019 invitation
October 12, 2019 by ·
Deepavali Invitation from UNSW Hindu Society 🙏🏼#HinduCouncilofAustralia thanks the UNSW Hindu Society for their support and welcome message to the #Deepavali2019 event at the Bella Vista Farms on the 20th October✨💥 Make this the Deepavali event to remember!✅For tickets to the event please press on the link below: 👇🏽https://www.ibazaar.com.au/event/hca Hindu Council Deepavali at Bella Vista […]
Invitation Ravan Dahan
October 8, 2019 by ·
💥✨#HinduCouncilofAustralia wishes everyone a Happy Dussehra *Dasha Hara* is a Sanskrit word which means removal of ten bad qualities within us…. *_Ahankara_* (Ego) *_Amaanavta_* (Cruelty) *_Anyaaya_* (Injustice) *_Kama vasana_* (Lust) *_Krodha_* (Anger) *_Lobha_* (Greed) *_Mada_* (Over Pride) *_Matsara_* (Jealousy) *_Moha_* (Attachment) *_Swartha_* (Selfishness) Hence, also known as *’Vijaydashami’* signifying *’Vijaya’* over these ten bad qualities. […]
Paada Yatra – come rain or shine
October 8, 2019 by ·
Paada.yatra “come rain or shine” – Was it a true test of our determination to walk, come rain or shine or was the rain welcoming us for our determination to support the drought cause once again. Rain is the source of joy, happiness, optimism, destination, future and so on for an agrarian society.Rain is the […]
Easy Access BellaVista venue,
September 30, 2019 by ·
#HinduCouncilofAustralia is celebrating the biggest #Deepavali2019 at the Bella Vista Farms ✅Easy Access to the venue, please see post below for all the different modes of transport available to access the venue 👇🏽 Bella Vista Farm Norwest Blvd & Elizabeth MacArthur Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153 (02) 9843 0555 https://goo.gl/maps/qcd7ZrN8VzWCaUCw6
Lord Ganapati Maha Aarti
September 30, 2019 by ·
🙏🏼#HinduCouncilofAustralia embraces our Culture and Tradition 🙏🏼 Join us for the Maha Aarti at the #Deepavali2019 event at Bella Vista Farms and begin the festivities by creating positive energy as a community For more information on stalls, cultural activities and more : Press the link 👉🏼www.deepavali.com.au
Paada Yatra – 5th Oct 2019 at 5:30AM
September 30, 2019 by ·
PAADA YATRA A HINDU tradition of “pilgrimage to temple by foot” on special occasions and festive seasons. it is known as “PAADA YATRA” and this is a general practice in HINDUISM and this is done by all states and cultures in INDIA alike. History As you are aware we have many temples in Sydney now […]
#Deepavali2019 is the event for Mum, Dad, Aunty, Uncle, Children and Grandparents.
September 26, 2019 by ·
#Deepavali2019 is the event for Mum, Dad, Aunty, Uncle, Children and Grandparents. ☝🏽🥳Celebrate the festival of light with family and friends…#connect with your #community ✅If you would like to get involved as a business and book a stall. Please call👇🏽 📱 Jaidip 0450772126 📱 Varun 0410 535 913
Deepavali and Annakut Celebrations in Canberra 2019
September 25, 2019 by ·
Deepawali and Annakut Celebrations 2019 in the Australian Parliament House, Canberra on 21 October 2019. Please visit for exhibitions, cultural performances, addresses, and delicious food. For more details please get in touch with the contact details provided.
Janmashtami Celebrations in Darwin 2019
September 25, 2019 by ·
Jai Shri Krishna!! Darwin celebrated Shri Krishna Janamshtami last weekend (8 September 19). It was a fun event attended by more than 200 people from European and Indian backgrounds. The 3-hour program got everyone involved in signing and chanting of Bhajans and Shlokas to live music provided by special guests from Sydney. Hindu Council of […]
What are you doing on 20th of October
September 22, 2019 by ·
On 20th of October, I will be attending the Deepavali function at Bella Vista Farm. Will you be there? Make sure you come to enjoy…… • Ravana Effigy and fireworks • Rides and Activities for Families and Kids • Western Union Dance Competition • Delicious Indian Food Stalls. Free parking for over 3500 cars, Free […]
Parramatta Deepavali event moved to Bella Vista Farms
September 22, 2019 by ·
This year the biggest #Deepavali2019 event is taking place at the Bella Vista Farm Come and celebrate with your family and friends for a day of entertainment cultural activities Pooja fireworks food and so much more!! Get involved and book your stalls by contacting : Jaidip 0450772126 Varun 0410 535 913 For more information on […]
Free Diya Decorations at the RouseHill Shopping Centre this Deepavali 2019
September 21, 2019 by ·
Free entry and Free Diya Decorations at the RouseHill Shopping Centre this on Sunday 13 Oct Deepavali 2019.
Free Heena for KarwaChauth
September 21, 2019 by ·
Free Heena for KarwaChauth at Rousehill Shopping Centre on Sunday 13th October Deepavali 2019.
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 support group which consists of temple representatives who have had some experience in obtaining religious visa for their own temples. These members are available for […]
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 (Zoroastrians) stand out in history. But India today, is also home to many Tibetan, Afghans, Africans and many other ethnic and religious minorities from al […]
Meet Dr. Kummanam Rajashekaran
September 13, 2019 by ·
By: Manjunath, HSS. Meet Dr. Kummanam Rajashekaran September 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Details Date: September 20 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Venue Parra Villa Function Lounge 42 Campbell Street Parramatta, New South Wales 2150 Australia
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 about other faiths, the peak body representing Hindus has told the Morrison government.
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 ethnic, faith and NGO communities and organisations. It includes 3 months of training, plus optional observerships in Jewish organisations and mentoring. Two volunteers from Hindu […]
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 we have a fantastic and vibrant community that has many lovely stories to tell. If you know someone who is doing something unique and inspiring […]
Brand new location for Deepavali by Hindu Council
September 3, 2019 by ·
By: Renu Joshi Wasal, Hindu Council of Australia. 🥁🥁🥁💥✨🔥 #HinduCouncilAustralia serving the community for over 20 years #Introduces a #BrandNew location to its #Deepavali2019 portfolio. 💥💥💥💥Bella Vista Farms💥💥💥💥 🕺🏻🎶💃🏽A day promised to be full of entertainment, cultural activities, multinational food delicacies and so much more… ✅Follow us on FB to be the first to learn […]
Multifaith Event -18 August – Together in Friendship
August 27, 2019 by ·
By: Kanti Jinna. Annual Multi-faith function organised by the Order of Australia Association held at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra on Sunday 18 August 2019 . The theme was ‘Together in Friendship’. Various religious traditions had to say from their sacred writings that connect with the theme. The event was attended by the […]
Bhera Hindus were very learned and rich
August 17, 2019 by ·
By: Wali Imran Khalil. (https://how2havefun.com/) An octogenarian told me that when she would visit the homes of her Hindu friends, their houses would be lined till the roof with books. And boy did they love their gold and riches. She mentioned that, to hide their surplus gold, the Hindus of Bhera would have their […]
Gurupooja Utsav, Sydney Mahanagar HSS
August 14, 2019 by ·
By: Manjunath. Cordial invitation to attend Gurupooja Utsav organized by Sydney Mahanagar, Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, Australia. Sunday, 25th August 2019 10:30 AM – 12PM SP Jain School of Global Management 5 Figtree Dr, Olympic Park NSW 2127
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.
Oral Hygiene and Ayurveda
August 5, 2019 by ·
Ensured Oral Hygiene with Triphala Mouth Wash As the saying goes, “Better teeth, better health”. It not only enlightens us about the importance of teeth but the entire oral hygiene. Oral hygiene is important as it has a direct link to- • Memory loss • Diabetes or conditions with uncontrolled blood sugar • Kidney disorders […]
Mahmahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swamji
August 5, 2019 by ·
By: Bimal Joshi. Invitation to a Special Event in the presence of Mahmahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swamji Hindu Council of Australia and BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Australia cordially invite you with family and friends to grace the occasion and attend this FREE event. Mahmahopadhyay Bhadreshdas Swamiji has received numerous accolades and recognition for his significant contribution to Hinduism […]
Help protect cows from drought at New Gokula Farm, Millfield NSW
August 3, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia urges you to donate New Gokula Farm, Millfield NSW for protecting their cows from severe drought affecting the state. GofundMe link :
Hindu Council of Australia spiritual carers reflect on end of life care
August 3, 2019 by ·
By: Makarand Bhagwat. On July 20, 2019, 18 members of the spiritual care team of Hindu Council of Australia (Victoria) met at a community centre in Mount Waverley to discuss palliative care. What matters most to you? In response to the question “What matters most to you?”, it was not surprising that one’s faith, family […]
Deepavali Festival 2019
August 2, 2019 by ·
By: Renu Wasal. ✨💥🔥 Opportunity not to be missed!!! ☝🏽With an expectation of over ✨50,000 visitors to the #DeepavaliFestival2019 … You will want to be part of the biggest Indian Festival being celebrated in #Sydney 🌟Let your Business shine and connect with the community. Encourage visiting customers to visit you again! 💃🏽🕺🏻Display your talent by […]
Celebrate Deepavali in Sydney
July 26, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia celebrates Deepavali festival.
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 them the information on HCA activities in Sydney and Australia and how HCA continue to support students, our current programs we have available for students […]
Meet with UNSW Hindu Society
July 25, 2019 by ·
By: Bhupinder Chabra, University Chaplaincy Coordinator, Hindu Council of Australia. On Thursday I had the pleasure of meeting with University of NSW Hindu Society to discuss the initiatives they have established and challenges they face at university. The Hindu Society is lead by Abhijit Srivastav and Moumita Paul and they continue to grow at UNSW. […]
Hindu Council supports Remove Hate from the Debate campaign
July 25, 2019 by ·
Hindu Council of Australia and Multicultural NSW is supporting an important campaign called Remove Hate from the Debate and we’d love you to be involved. We know that online hate speech has an impact on social cohesion and on young people in our state. In fact, research has shown that 53% of young people have […]
International Yoga Day 2019 – Sydney
July 25, 2019 by ·
By: Ashwani Jain, Secretary NSW Chapter, Hindu Council of Australia. Hindu Council of Australia (HCA), in association with the Consulate General of India, Sydney, celebrated the fifth International Yoga Day with much fervour in Sydney. The event was held in Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (formerly Indian Cultural Centre) on the evening of 18th June. The […]
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, both worldly knowledge and contemplative knowledge. While Abrahamic religions have three main prophets founding the three Abrahamic religions, Indians had a myriad of luminaries who […]
General Council Meeting of QFCC
July 19, 2019 by ·
By: Surendra Prasad. Queensland Chapter, Hindu Council of Australia. Queensland Faith Communities Council General Meeting was held on Thursday 20 June, 2019. There was a very positive response to the General Council meeting and attendees were particularly interested in hearing from the three speakers about interfaith projects taking place in south-east Queensland. I am also […]
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 in Australia again. Hindu Council of Australia conveys sincere condolences and pays respectful homage and tributes to the holy soul of Shri Shankerlal Trivedi His […]
UIA Mateship Fair 2019 on 4th Aug 2019
July 19, 2019 by ·
“Mateship Fair 2019 “on Sunday the 04th August 2019 at Parramatta Foreshore Riverside , Parramatta for the consecutive 25th year. By : United Indian Associations Inc ( UIA)
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. The Minister along with Commissioner Ms Lesley Dalton, Community Liaison officers Ms Gillian Craven, Ms Laura Beylerian arranged for Hindu temple representatives to discuss their […]
Eleven new Hindu Spiritual Carers (Chaplains) certified in Victoria
July 8, 2019 by ·
By: Makarand Bhagwat, Victoria Chapter of Hindu Council of Australia. Hindu Council of Australia in Victoria today proudly certified 11 Volunteer Spiritual Carers (Chaplains). This team of 11 volunteers went through a 20 hour training based on the guidelines of Spiritual Health Victoria ( now called as Spiritual Health Association Ltd from 1 July 2019) […]
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 an episode in the Ramayana when Ravana is asked, “When you are such a great maayavi, why don’t you appear in front of Sita in […]
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 there were Indian Jews but I had no idea there was an Indian Jewish superstar,” he recalled in a recent interview with Quartz.
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 Sydney. Now HCA is the official community partner to deliver the well needed services to the large number of local and international student community, especially […]
Yoga Day celebration in Victoria
June 18, 2019 by ·
By: Makrand Bhagwat. Yoga Day celebration in Victoria.
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 hot milk mixed with turmeric, coconut oil, maybe a bit of honey. An essential ingredient in Indian cooking turmeric is crowned “the queen of the kitchen”. […]
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 5th International Yoga Day. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day […]
Fasting in my religion
June 4, 2019 by ·
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Australia had organized an Interfaith Event “Fasting in My Religion” on 25th May at Merrylands. The event was attended and addressed by various community members Sathya Kishore Babu Koodala – South Indian Religious Community, Nicholas Cherniakoff – Russian School, Murtaza Poonawala – Dawoodi Bohra Muslim Community, Imam Imtiaz Ahmed Naveed Sahib […]
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 the State of Odisha on 3 May 2019. Almost a million people from the state were evacuated to nearly 5,000 temporary shelters hours before its […]
Discourse of Dr RVSS Avadhanulu, Canberra Chapter, HCA
May 27, 2019 by ·
Written By: Santosh Gupta. Photos by : Bibhuti Panda. Video by : Mitra Desai. Hindu Council of Australia, Canberra Chapter, organised a discourse of Dr RVSS Avadhanulu, an Eminent Vedic Scholar & Founder of Shri Veda Bharati, on the Scientific Aspects in Vedas and Shastras on 19 May 2019 at the Hindu Temple & Cultural […]
Message of the Vedas and Upnishads
May 27, 2019 by ·
Message of the Vedas and Upnishads by Dr Avadhanulu
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 first to know about Hindu Council of Australia’s events, blogs and news. Sign up for a regular newsletter by entering your email address below: Leave […]
Paada Yatra April 2019, a moving success
April 23, 2019 by ·
By: WhatsApp group chtter of Paada Yatra. [4/19, 05:09] Neelima Pravastu: Everyone please be there between 5:30-5:40 [4/19, 05:10] Neelima Pravastu: There will be an induction and you can pickup printed map with street names [4/19, 05:36] Piyush Preeti Shah: I am in the temple [4/19, 06:01] Neelima Pravastu: Route map [4/19, 06:21] +61 […]
Hindu Council makes submissions on Religious Freedom
April 19, 2019 by ·
By: Hindu Council of Australia. Both Federal government and Western Australian governments have started inquiries that may affect religious freedom in Australia. Hindu Council of Australia has made a submission to both commissions, Religious Freedom Review, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Parliament House, Canberra and Review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 WA […]
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 to develop contacts with important institutions so that religious organizations can have a say in policy making. I raised the issue of attack on Hindu […]
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 has been made to remove confusion among non-Hindus about what is sacred to Hindus. Hindu Sacraments worn on the body Hindu icons all year round […]
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 organized a meeting of the community to show support for Islamic community after the Christchurch tragedy. Hindu Council was represented by its National Vice President, […]
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 to promote health and to prevent diseases. This wonderful science has put up the Indian culture into great heights and is still a recollection of […]
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 Climate change. But the good news is that many of us are not only aware of a heating earth but are also willing to do […]
Sree Jalaram Bapa Temple WA Bhumi Puja 8-9th June
April 11, 2019 by ·
With blessings from Pujya Shree Jalaram Bapa, we would like to inform you all that we will be commencing with the Bhumi Pujan (ground breaking) ceremony of our much awaited Mandir & Community Centre on the weekend of the 8th & 9th of June 2019. We will be sending out more details once we finalize […]
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 Rama’s wife, Sita, is kidnapped by the evil demonic (Asura) king, Ravana, king of an island to the south of India, Lanka. Now known as […]
Special Sri Rama Gold Coin for Puja
April 11, 2019 by ·
By: ABC Bullion. Special Sri Rama Navami Promotion of Gold and Silver coins. $1 from every Sri Rama coin sold during April will be donated to Karma Kitchen, an initiative by the Hindu Council of Australia which provides free food to the homeless within the Parramatta region in NSW.
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 in Australia. It is said that the best time to record history is by those who have lived it. It is time that we start […]
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 schools teaching Studies of Religion to the HSC students in their Secondary schools last Thursday, 4th April, 2019. The topics covered were: Ethical teachings in Hinduism, […]
Superme Being in my Faith
April 6, 2019 by ·
By: Bharathi R. Bharathi attended interfaith Symposium organised by Ahmadiyaa Muslim association and presented on topic “Supreme Being in my Faith”. There were total 6 speakers representing Christian, Muslim, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism and Bharathi represented Hinduism . Over 120 people attended the event which was fully organised by Women for women. This is the second […]
