This is a lump sum payment to help workers unable to earn income due to a COVID-19 lockdown, hotspot or period of restricted movement. The COVID-19 Disaster Payment can help […]
Grants of between $5,000 and $12,000 to help temples buy solar panels, storage batteries, LED lighting and new air conditioners
July 15, 2021 by ·
A message from federal MP David Smith. Please use this grant to improve energy efficiency of your temple. The grant closes this Sunday. Surinder Jain. By: David Smith MP. I […]
Do you have a question on Covid in NSW – Call 137788
July 8, 2021 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Following message from NSW Multicultural Minister Natalie Ward to community : If you want to ask a question about Covid, you can call 24 hour hotline 137788 […]
A short story – The Black One
July 2, 2021 by ·
By: Jitendra Damudre. Teacher…. Teacher come quickly, the boys in the playground are fighting. The teachers soon rushed to the playground to stop the fight. A gang of students were […]
Enter Hindi as the language spoken at home in this Census on August 10
July 1, 2021 by ·
By Neena Badhwar. Census in Australia will be conducted on August 10 this year. All the Indians as well as Indian International students students, visitors, relatives who will be there […]
International Day of Yoga Celebrations
June 7, 2021 by ·
Love Yoga? This year, join our Yoga Teachers for 2 inspiring hours as we Celebrate International Day of Yoga with 5 events across Sydney! Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Music, and stalls, […]
Prime Minister – Opinion – Budget measures – Multicultural Australians
May 19, 2021 by ·
Prime Minister – Opinion – Budget measures – Multicultural Australians Related Images:
India’s COVID19 saga: When the truth gets a backseat
May 14, 2021 by ·
By: Prof. Milind Sathye The alarming rise in COVID cases in India, its strained health care system, and gory details of mass cremations have occupied pages of global and India’s domestic media in recent […]
NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay MP’s Private Members Statement regarding the current India travel ban
May 12, 2021 by ·
By: Jodi McKay, MP, NSW LABOR LEADER There are 173 Australian children stranded in India without their parents. Australian citizens have been told they face fines of up to $66,000 […]
LABOR MOTION CALLS FOR MORE HELP TO AUSSIES IN INDIA
May 12, 2021 by ·
MEDIA RELEASE BY LABOR SENATOR KRISTINA KENEALLY DEPUTY LABOR LEADER IN THE SENATE SHADOW MINISTER FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY SENATOR FOR NEW SOUTH WALES MICHELLE ROWLAND MP SHADOW MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS […]
VHP SANSKRIT SCHOOL – Dr GEOFF LEE
May 11, 2021 by ·
Dr GEOFF LEE (Parramatta—Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, and Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans) (15:29): I recognise the great work of the VHP Sanskrit School in New […]
Minister Alex Hawke’s message to the Indian community
May 7, 2021 by ·
A message from the Hon Alex Hawke MP, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services, and Multicultural Affairs. I want to personally thank you on behalf of the Government for […]
Hon Hugh McDermott asks David Shoebridge for unreserved public apology to Hindus
May 7, 2021 by ·
Legislative Assembly Hansard – 05 May 2021 – Proof (nsw.gov.au) Dr HUGH McDERMOTT (Prospect) (20:07): I rise to speak on the work undertaken by Vishva Hindu Parishad [VHP] Australia. In the recent […]
Using Movies to Make Hindu Philosophy More Accessible
May 7, 2021 by ·
There are many Indian movies (e.g., Anand made in the 1971) that clearly have many aspects of Hindu philosophy. However, this is not relevant for those who have been brought […]
Prayer for Bharath @ NAMADWAAR
May 5, 2021 by ·
By: Jayanti Ramanan. We have organised Akhanda Maha mantra kirtan at NAMADWAAR coming Sunday 9th May between 10am-6-6:30 pm. Related Images:
Lessons from the story about Trishanku
March 27, 2021 by ·
In the Ramayana there is the story of the noble king Trishanku. Because Trishanku was a good king, his soul was eligible to enter Devalok. However, he wanted to enter […]
Vedic Samiti, Regional Temple in NewCastle
March 9, 2021 by ·
On Wednesday 3rd March 2021, we had a surprise (promised) visit by Hon Jodi McKay Leader of the Opposition, Member for Strathfield and Shadow Minister for Multiculturalism along with couple […]
Discussion with Arif Aajakia – Pakistan, Its actions and the truth
February 24, 2021 by ·
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. FRG Discussion with Arif Aajakia When: Feb 28, 2021 10:00 PM Sydney 09:00 PM Brisbane 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm India Register […]
Aboriginal Spirituality and Hindu Faith
February 4, 2021 by ·
Aboriginal spirituality and Hindu Faith Australian aborigines claim to have lived here for over 50,000 years. Some estimates put it even to 65,000 years. Also, a study in 2013 at […]
Forced exodus of Hindus from Kashmir – Jan 19, 7:30pm – Hindi Gaurav Australia
January 12, 2021 by ·
Forced exodus of Hindus from Kashmir – The Black Day Forced exodus of Hindus from Kashmir – The Black Day, January 19, 2021 – 7:30 pm Related Images:
Panel discussion 18th Jan 2021 – Kashmir Ethnic Cleansing
December 6, 2020 by ·
Facts India Group (FIG- a Think Tank/ Policy Group will organise a Panel discussion scheduled for 18/1/21 (12-1 PM Australia time) to be released on 19/1/21- the day on which […]
Vegetarian and veganism is on the rise, so why isn’t this lifestyle being supported in our children’s schools?
October 19, 2020 by ·
By: Emma Hurst, MLC, your representative for animal rights in NSW Parliament. A growing number of Australian children are not eating meat or animal products. Many now follow a vegan […]
Why do Hindus blow Conch to start their prayers
October 15, 2020 by ·
According to our ancient scriptures, the conch (शंख) was the first thing that came out during the Churning of ocean (समुद्रमन्थन) by the Deities and Shri Vishnu held it in the form of weapon. […]
Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association in Granville
October 15, 2020 by ·
By: Gurpreet Kaur. My name is Gurpreet Kaur and I am one of the community connector project officers in Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association in Granville. In this project I am […]
Pre-history migration of Hindus to Australia
September 15, 2020 by ·
A study of Indigenous Australian DNA has found that Indigenous Australians may have mixed with people of Indian origin about 4,200 years ago. The same study showed that flint tools and Indian […]
Nature of God in Hinduism
September 14, 2020 by ·
An all-powerful (omnipotent) God, who is also benevolent, raises major questions. These include the following: 1. Why does a benevolent God allow evil or apparent injustice to exist? 2. Why […]
NSW Parliament fails to mention human rights of Kashmiri Hindus
September 9, 2020 by ·
By: Devender Jain. The News Item published in Pakistani paper Dawn on 7/8/20, refers:https://www.dawn.com/news/1572980 Basically, it welcomes a motion tabled in New South Wales Parliament of Australia, expressing concern over […]
Emma Hurst – Protecting animals
September 7, 2020 by ·
By: Surinder Jain. Emma Hurst, member of Animal Justice Party of Australia gave a talk to “Religions for Peace” interfaith group. The group has representative from all major faiths in […]
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Melbourne
August 29, 2020 by ·
MISSION Shree Swaminarayan Temple Melbourne is a Spiritual, Volunteer-Driven organization dedicated to improving society through individual growth by nurturing the Hindu Culture ideals of faith, unity, humanity, and selfless service. […]
Swaminarayan Mandir (ISSO) in Blacktown Sydney
August 28, 2020 by ·
By : Dr. Khimji Vaghjiani * Initial history of the foundation of the organization The Swaminarayan organisation is 200 years old, originated in Gujarat and believes in the reincarnation of […]
A new era in Ayodhya, the birth place of “Lord Rama”
August 3, 2020 by ·
A new era in the history after 492 years of Sacrifices and Peaceful struggle of Hindus in liberation of Shri Ram Janmabhumi in Ayodhya. As you may have seen in […]
Lighting a diya (ghee lamp)
August 3, 2020 by ·
Jai Shree Ram Hindu community made many sacrifices and put up a sustained peaceful struggle for over 492 years against invaders, to establish their rights to reconstruct Sree Ram Mandir, […]
Darwin celebrates Janmashtami 2020
July 29, 2020 by ·
Australian School of Meditation & Yoga along with the Hindu Council are pleased to announce the celebration of Sri Krishna Janmashtami. There will be kirtan, pure vegetarian feast, stories, dancing […]
Hindus make masks for Australian Community
June 8, 2020 by ·
By: Sai Paravastu. masks are quite essential in the fight against #COVID, they play a crucial role in avoiding community spread. There was a huge shortage of masks in the […]
Guduchi The Ayurvedic immunity booster
May 10, 2020 by ·
By: Dr. Naveen Shukla, BSc, B. A. M.S (Bachelor of Ayurvedic medicine and Surgery), Founder Director of Nature care Ayurveda,Vice president of Australasian Association of Ayurveda(AAA), State representative of AAA […]
Hindu council recommends CovidSafe
May 2, 2020 by ·
Australia’s Prime Minister has called upon everyone in Australia to download and install “CovidSafe” app on your mobile phones. Hindu Council strongly recommends everyone to do so. Many of you […]
India’s Citizenship Amendment Act 2019
February 4, 2020 by ·
By Raghbendra Jha. This article argues that despite the media and mass movements protesting India’s Citizenship Amendment Act CAA), it does not strip any Indian of their citizenship. Rather, it […]
Research Survey on Mantra chanting by Macquarie University
January 19, 2020 by ·
By: Gemma Perry, Macquarie University’s PhD student and a yoga expert. Name of Project: Online Survey about Chanting Chief Investigator: Professor Bill Thompson, Director of Music, Sound and Performance […]
A Hindu center burns down in Australian Bush Fires
January 10, 2020 by ·
By: Sri Om Community. Sydney has a large Hindu population and there are about 30 Hindu temples, spiritual centers and senior citizen service centers to cater for their religious, spiritual […]
Spiritual retreat at Darama
January 5, 2020 by ·
Spiritual retreat at Darama. Please see details in the flyer attached. Related Images:
AYURVEDA AND HINDU MYTHOLOGY
December 20, 2019 by ·
AYURVEDA AND HINDU MYTHOLOGY AYURVEDA-A LIFE SCIENCE MIRACLE Ayurveda is one among the oldest science which is completely accredited and it is practised with whole strength since 2000 years in […]
Grand Ceremony of Sri Srinivasa Kalyana @ Sydney In 8th Feb 2020 Saturday
November 25, 2019 by ·
* Grand Ceremony of Sri Srinivasa Kalyana @ Sydney In 8th Feb 2020 Saturday* Dear Devotees, With grace of Sri Hari Vayu Gurugalu and with blessings of *Sri Sri Sugunendra […]
Srimad Bhagwad Katha in Hindi and Gujrathi
November 19, 2019 by ·
Srimad Bhagwad Katha in Hindi and Gujrathi. More Details as in the flyer attached. Related Images:
Sai Sandhya and Mata ki Chowki program
November 19, 2019 by ·
Sai Sandhya and Mata ki Chowki program on Friday 22 November 2019 at Harvey Lowe Pavillion Hall, Doran Drive Castle Hill from 7 PM to 9 PM followed by Bhandara. […]
Velukkudi Sri U.Ve.Krishnan Swami’s Spiritual Discourses Australia and NZ Tour 2019
November 15, 2019 by ·
Velukkudi Sri U.Ve.Krishnan Swami’s Spiritual Discourses Australia and NZ Tour 2019. Please contact the organizers for more information. Related Images:
Blood donation drive across Australia
November 15, 2019 by ·
Hi All. We are pleased to invite you for your kind contribution for a Blood donation drive across Australia. The details are as in the flyer. Related Images:
Yabun Matra – bilingual CD in Dharwal and Sanskrit
November 10, 2019 by ·
By: School of Vedic Sciences, Sydney, Australia. Dharawal (Thurawal, Dharawal, Wodiwodi) is an extinct aboriginal language of New South wales, Australia. During the International Year of Indigenous Languages (2019), Sydney […]
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 […]
Meditation Retreat on 17 November
November 4, 2019 by ·
Meditation Retreat on 17 November at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon NSW 2132 Related Images:
Vijaydashmi Utsav celebration Sydney Mahanagar
October 23, 2019 by ·
By: Manjunath. Please join us for Vijaydashmi Utsav celebration Sydney Mahanagar. Related Images:
Vibrant Festivals Celebrating The Birth of Sri Krishna
October 17, 2019 by ·
National Sri Krishna Janmashtami Celebrations 2019 Every year the Australian School of Meditation & Yoga celebrates the most auspicious day of the year – Sri Krishna Janmashtami – with colourful, […]
Stand with India
September 30, 2019 by ·
One nation, one constitution spirit has become a reality now by abrogating of Articles 370 and 35A What was the reason behind revocation of Article 370 and 35A? The system […]
Pujya Grudevshri Rakeshbhai is visiting Sydney this October long weekend
September 30, 2019 by ·
Propounding the path of Bhagwan Mahavir and ardent devotee of Shrimad Rajchandraji (19th century Saint, poet, philosopher and spiritual mentor of Mahatma Gandhi); Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai is a spiritual luminary […]
First Hindu Deputy Mayor in Hills District NSW
September 13, 2019 by ·
By: Jay Raman, President, Hindu Council NSW Chapter. Hindu Council of Australia congratulates Reena Jethi on becoming Deputy Mayor. Councillor Reena Jethi has been elected as the new Deputy Mayor […]
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 […]
ISKCON Sydney gets $200,000 My Community grant
September 7, 2019 by ·
By: ISKCON Congregational Leadership team and Sydney Temple Council. Hare Krishna Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We have a very wonderful piece of news to […]
ABC TV launches a new series starting with Deepavali theme
August 28, 2019 by ·
By: Anna Benjamin, ABC TV, Australia. The Unlisted Screening daily from 15 September at 5.30pm on ABC Me & ABC iview Dru Sharma avoids a mandatory dental check-up at school […]
FREE Evening of Wisdom, Music, Meditation with Swami Sadyojathah
August 21, 2019 by ·
This one-off evening is an opportunity for you to be in the divine presence of a world renowned yogi. The evening will provide a unique combination of deep spiritual knowledge, […]
Only Modi has the ticker to revoke Article 370 and give justice to Kashmiri Hindus
August 16, 2019 by ·
By Vijay Badhwar Only the Modi Government could do this – to revoke Article 370 – a folly that had festered for 70 years, simmered and boiled over in two […]
Yoga Day Festival – United Nations 5th Annual International Yoga Day 2019
August 9, 2019 by ·
By: Janina Stokes, Yoga Teacher at asmy.org.au Rapidly growing in size every year, the iconic Australia wide Yoga Day Festival was wildly successful, engaging and fun. Bringing the community together […]
An Australia-Wide Celebration Of Sri Krishna Janmashtami
August 9, 2019 by ·
By: Manjari Fergusson, ASMY. One of the most auspicious and festive days of the year is upon us! Sri Krishna Janmashtami falls on Saturday, 24 August 2019, and is a […]
JANMASHTAMI BAPS Adelaide
August 7, 2019 by ·
A cultural program celebrating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Shri Krishna featuring kirtans, spiritual discourses and dance performance by children and yout of BAPS followed by Maha Prasad Related Images:
SRI KRISHNA JANMASTAMI CELEBRATION!
July 25, 2019 by ·
ISKCON HARE KRISHNA COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTRE INVITES EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SRI KRISHNA JANMASTAMI CELEBRATION! FREE ENTRY! PROGRAM BHAJAN, GURU PUJA, ABHISHEKAM, ARCHANA, ARATI & CAKE Related Images:
Benefits of Spiritual meditation
July 20, 2019 by ·
By: John Parrot, Relax Like a Boss. Spiritual meditation is one of the most rewarding and inspiring practices you can introduce into your daily routine. Related Images:
An Evening with Sadhguru in Sydney
July 15, 2019 by ·
Sadhguru is a contemporary mystic whose passion spills into everything that he encounters. He imparts yogic sciences in a format easily adaptable to modern lifestyles, empowering individuals to transform their […]
Pan-Australia Happiness Program with Sri Sri
July 11, 2019 by ·
An Exclusive Happiness Program which features a live online session with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living and Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique The Happiness Course is […]
The most sought after multicultural event is back – Navrang!
June 29, 2019 by ·
Author: Asheish Gupta, Sri Mandir. NAVRANG 7th July 2019, 3 PM to 6 PM The Ponds High School, 180 Riverbank Drive , The Ponds NSW 2769 It is organised by […]
Katha & Kirtan by Brij Balika Shree ji from Barsana, Bharat
June 26, 2019 by ·
Katha & Kirtan by Shree ji from Maan Mandir, Barsana on Saturday 6 July 2019 from 5.00-8.00 PM at HTCC Canberra. Sadhvi Shree ji is brought up under the guidance […]
A selection of sayings on Yoga
June 22, 2019 by ·
By: John Parrott, Founder of Relax Like A Boss. 15 favourite yoga sayings. Related Images:
Articles by Sri Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari
June 14, 2019 by ·
When we live a soul-centered life we become a happy person, for to be with the spirit is to be in peace and contentment. If we live a materially engrossed […]
Articles by Sri Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari – Life Is an Opportunity! Don’t Miss It!
June 13, 2019 by ·
Bodhi Shuddhaanandaa (Formerly Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari) It is one thing to be happy when our expectations are fulfilled. But how do we sustain it? Can we keep the externals in our […]
Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots
June 12, 2019 by ·
Everyone is Invited to the Rathayatra – Festival of Chariots. Ratha Yatra, is a procession of Lord Krishna in his form of Jagannatha, Lord of the Universe. The Festival includes […]
HSS Sydney Mahanagar Baudhik
June 7, 2019 by ·
Lecture and discussion by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh. Related Images:
Divine Life Society of Australia – Spiritual & Yoga Insights – Canberra
June 7, 2019 by ·
Free Discourses & a unique opportunity to share the Spiritual, Yoga insights” of His Holiness Sri Swami Yogaswarupananda of Divine Life Society, Rishikesh, India. Related Images:
Divine Life Society of Australia – Spiritual & Yoga Insights – Brisbane
June 7, 2019 by ·
Free Discourses and a unique opportunity to Share the spiritual & Yoga insights” of His Holiness Sri Swami Yogaswarupananda ji, Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. Events scheduled from 23rd June to […]
Inner Engineering with Sadhguru July 27-28 Melbourne
May 31, 2019 by ·
Sadhguru is coming back to Australia after a span of 7 years. There is a rare opportunity to learn a life transforming practice directly from him. You are invited to […]
