Gargi Awards for the year 2023

by Kamakshi Shenoy The Gargi Awards for the year 2023 was organized by Hindu Council of Australia on Sunday, 2nd April 2023 at Strathfield Girls High School. Hindu Council of […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – 14 April 2023

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 14 April, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via […]

Anzac Day Dawn Service at Anzac Jawan Cenotaph

On behalf of Australia India Cenotaph Committee (A Project of Hindu Council of Australia), we would like to thank you for being with us all along and we would like […]

Maha Kumbabishegam 6th to 10th April 23 program details Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Sri Bhumineela Padmavathi Nayika Sametha Sri Venkateswara Temple Jeernotdharana Ashtabandana Mahasamprokshana (Kumbabishekha) DETAILED PROGRAMME : Thursday 6th to Monday 10th April 2023 vinā vēṅkaṭēśaṃ na nāthō na nāthaḥ sadā vēṅkaṭēśaṃ […]

Sri Sita Rama Kalyana Utsavam

Jai Sriman Narayana JET Australia Sydney Chapter welcomes you to participate at Sri Sita Rama Kalyana Utsavam to be held on Saturday 1st April 2023 at Sri Durga Temple Devasthanam, […]

His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji visiting Perth

Kindly make it convenient to attend and seek blessings from one of the great spiritual leaders of our times His Holiness Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji. (https://chinnajeeyar.org/) Swamiji will be flying […]

Grant available for NSW Temples Safety and Security – CCTV cameras

The NSW Government established the Community and Small Business CCTV Fund to support community organisations (including religious organisations) and small businesses in NSW in 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 31 March 2023

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 31 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 pm: […]

Gargi Award Ceremony 2023

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Watch One Nation Leader Mark Latham talk about Hindu issues

Click the following link and enter the password : N5Vsw0=@ https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/uCa3oV9Vme5GhBeFnp7APJfh1vAFsRFkwtUy0Xp7bXgOBJbH8E9l9PzKE293uBsM.NBKS-FGjyFX9lY0E    Recordings of other parties are available at :    Watch Liberal Party Meet and Greet with Hindus   […]

Spiritual Evening Discussion – 24 March 2023

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 24 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via Zoom […]

How to vote at the 2023 NSW election

Eligible voters in NSW will head to the polls on Saturday, March 25, to choose their representatives for the next Parliament. Voting is compulsory for everyone on the electoral roll. […]

SBS Hindi coverage of NSW Election 2023

With the New South Wales election campaign entering its final days, SBS Hindi speaks to NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Leader of the Opposition Chris Minns about the issues front […]

Labor Vs Liberals  grant promises for Hindu causes

At the time of issuing this report, major parties in NSW have made following promises to provide grants for Hindu causes. Liberals Towards celebration of Indian festivals for another four […]

Hindu Candidate – Mandar Tamhankar One Nation for Leppington

Mandar Tamhankar is One Nation Party candidate for the seat of Leppington. Related Images:

Hindu Candidate – Mritunjay Singh One Nation for Parramatta

Mritunjay Singh for Parramatta Click here to see how to vote for Mritunjay Mritunjay Kumar Singh (MK) is a husband and father and a proud member of Parramatta community. He […]

Hindu Candidate – Amit Batish One Nation candidate for Upper House

Amit Batish is a first-generation migrant of Indian heritage who has run a small business for 15 years while raising a young family in Western Sydney. He has lived in […]

NSW Parliamentarians who stood up for Hindus in 2021 attack by the Greens Party Senator

In 2021, a Greens party member of the NSW Parliament accused VHP, a Hindu not-for-profit organization of being an extremist organization. Mr. Shoebridge’s allegations were denied by the Police and […]

Hindu Candidate – Gypshouna Paudel Liberal candidate for Campbelltown

Gypshouna Paudel is your Liberal candidate for Campbelltown As a local business manager, mother and community advocate, Gypshouna will be a strong and passionate voice for Campbelltown to ensure it’s […]

Hindu candidate – Samantha Talakola Liberal candidate from Londonderry

Samantha Talakola is the Liberal Candidate for Londonderry at the 2023 NSW Election. Born and raised in Southern India, Samantha migrated to Australia at a young age to pursue higher […]

Hindu Candidate – Kandathil Sunil Jayadevan Liberal candidate for Mount Druit

Kandathil Sunil Jayadevan is the Liberal Candidate for Mount Druitt at the 2023 NSW Election. Kandathil is incredibly passionate about community representation and advocacy after moving to Australia in 2000. […]

Hindu Candidate – Mohit Kumar Liberal candidate for Riverstone

Mohit Kumar is your Liberal Candidate for Riverstone at the 2023 NSW Election. Community has always been important to Mohit. For 19 years he has served in the NSW Police […]

NSW Elections – Listen to Political parties stand on issues affecting Hindus

As we head towards the NSW State Election on March 25, your vote as a person of Hindu faith makes a difference.   In order to help you think through […]

Hindu candidate – Rohan Laxmanlal Animal Justice Party candidate for Granville

  Rohan Laxmanalal Rohan Laxmanalal is the Animal Justice Party candidate for Granville occupied by the Burramattagal people, a clan of the Dharug. Rohan has lived in the area for over 20 years, was […]

Labor to provide $50,000 to the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO Sydney in Blacktown

A NSW Minns Labor Government will provide $50,000 to the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple ISSO Sydney in Blacktown to help fund an upgrade and expansion of its facilities. The upgrades […]

Hindu Candidate – Ashvini Ambihaipahar Labor party Candidate for Oatley

HOW TO VOTE FOR ASH: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Ashvini is a proud St George local with genuine conviction to be a proactive representative; one who will advocate with integrity and […]

Hindu Candidate – Alex Karki Labor Party Candidate for Kellyville

HOW TO VOTE FOR ALEX: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Alex lives in Bella Vista with his wife and son who attends a local primary school in the Hills. As a local […]

Hindu Candidate – Sameer Pandey Labor Party for Winston Hills

HOW TO VOTE FOR SAMEER: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD Sameer is a proud Western Sydney local, raising two young children locally with his wife Nimi. As a father, Deputy Lord Mayor […]

Hindu candidate – Charishma Kaliyanda Labor party from Liverpool

Charishma was raised, educated and has worked in south west Sydney. She is currently a local councillor and registered occupational therapist working in the youth mental health sector. She understands […]

NSW LABOR COMMITS $200,000 TO THE SHREE RAM KRISHNA TEMPLE

An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $200,000 to the Shree Ram Krishna Temple in Austral. The funding will be used by the temple community to undertake important upgrades and […]

Hindu Council welcomes Labor’s commitment to a Hindu centre

NSW’s Labor party has promised to provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre – a home for Hindus in Sydney if they form the […]

NSW LABOR COMMITS $3.75 MILLION TOWARDS A HOME FOR HINDUS IN SYDNEY

NSW LABOR COMMITS $3.75 MILLION TOWARDS A HOME FOR HINDUS IN SYDNEY   A NSW Labor Government will provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education […]

NSW Labor commits $3.75 million to establish Hindu Cultural and Education Centre in Sydney

NSW’s Labor party has promised to provide $3.75 million towards the establishment of a Hindu Cultural and Education Centre – a home for Hindus in Sydney if they form the […]

Celebrate Holi this Sunday in Parramatta

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Minor parties stand on Religions

As we head towards the NSW State Election on March 25, your vote as a person of faith makes a difference. In order to help you think through the issues […]

Looking for Volunteer SRE Teachers

Join Hindu Council of Australia as a Volunteer Teacher for Special Religious Education (SRE) program Hindu Council of Australia is a Not-For-Profit community organisation in Australia, and has been teaching […]

Watch – Hindu Meet and Greet with NSW Liberals

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NSW LABOR COMMITS $250,000 FOR A STUDY INTO HINDU CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE

A HOME FOR HINDUS – NSW LABOR COMMITS $250,000 FOR A STUDY INTO HINDU CULTURAL AND EDUCATION CENTRE An elected NSW Labor Government will provide $250,000 to the Hindu Council […]

Listen to Animal Justice Party – NSW Elections

Register to join via Zoom at https://t.ly/rZKN Register to join via Zoom at https://t.ly/rZKN Related Images:

Listen to One Nation leaders for NSW elections

Join and hear One Nation Leaders about their policies. Registration is essential at https://t.ly/JVgX   Register at https://t.ly/JVgX Related Images:

NSW Liberals and Nationals to support Indian cultural celebrations

PRESS RELEASE The state’s Indian communities will once again be supported to hold cultural celebrations and festivals by a re-elected Perrottet Liberal Government. NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said in its […]

Prathishta of Deities (installation) at Sri Venkateswara Temple

PRATHISHTAI of DEITIES AT  SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE    Sunday the 19th March 2023       Programme at SRI VENKATESWARA SHRINE   10.00am to 12.00Noon:- Prathishtai of Sri Ramar, Sri […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 17 March 2023

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 17 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via […]

Hindu defenders – Scott Farlow Liberal candidate for Legislative Council NSW

Scott Farlow is an MLC in NSW Legislative Council currently serves as the Government Whip in the Legislative Council. He is also a candidate for the Upper House in 2023 […]

Hindu defenders – Mark Latham candidate for Legislative Council from One Nation Party

Mark Latham is a member and a candidate in upcoming election of Legislative assembly as a member of One Nation Party. Mr Mark Latham has raised the issue of an […]

Hindu defenders – Daniel Mookhey Labor candidate for Upper House

(Nitin) Daniel Mookhey, the only Hindu in NSW Upper House had taken his oath on Bhagwat Gita and his father was one of the founders of the first Hindu temple […]

Hindu defenders – Hugh McDermott Labor candidate from Prospect

Hugh McDermott is a Labor candidate from the seat of Prospect in NSW. Hugh had defended Hindus in the NSW state Parliament when Mr David Shoebridge of the Greens Party […]

1st Paada Yatra for 2023 is on 7th April

Join Paada Yatra on 7th April 2023.  Celebrate our age-old traditions and take them forward to the younger generation to practice Sanatana Dharma. HCA started this walk in 2012 t […]

Spiritual Evening Discussion – 10 March 2023

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 10 March, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or via […]

Watch Hindu Meet and Greet with Labor

Meet and Greet held with NSW Labor on 5th March 2023    Related Images:

Holi message from Hon Michelle Rowland MP – Minister for Communication

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Media Statement – Continuing vilification attacks on Hindus in Australia

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Watch Interfaith forums with the Premier and the Leader of Opposition

  Watch the Interfaith forum with the Premier. Click here.   Watch the Interfaith forum with the Leader of Opposition. Click here.     Related Images:

NSW Parliamentarians who stood up for Hindus in 2021 attack by the Greens

In 2021, a Greens party member of the NSW Parliament accused VHP, a Hindu not-for-profit organization of being an extremist organization. Mr. Shoebridge’s allegations were denied by the Police and […]

Gargi Awards nominations 2023

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:

MESSAGE FROM THE HON. MARK COURE MP – Minister for Multiculturalism – Holi 2023

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Zero tolerance regarding safety and security at religious institutions

The Premier and Minister Coure announced last night that their returned Government will invest in a $10 million grants program over four years to boost safety and security for faith […]

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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Safety & Security at places of worship and religious festivals

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Sri Ramakrishna Birthday Celebration – 26 February 2023

Public Celebration at Vedanta Hall Sunday, 26 February, 2023 Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon  (open from 10.30 am for Meditation) or via Zoom from 11 am:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88634914266?pwd=c2l3OHcrbnUwS1FjQUVtRi9FOUNwdz09 Silent Meditation, […]

Science of Happiness According to Yoga Vedanta – Discussion Series – 24 February

Spiritual Evening Discussion Friday 24 February, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, from 7 pm or […]

Meet the leader of opposition (NSW)

Interfaith Townhall with NSW Labor 27th February 2023 at 7pm in Parramatta Register at  https://communities.faith/BBFLabor Related Images:

HCA Volunteer Recognition Day

Hindu Council of Australia cordially invites you all to join us in recognising the achievements of our volunteers and learn who we are and what we do. This is your […]

Community Forum on Religious Discrimination and Religious Education with the Honourable Mark Latham MLC

Community Forum on Religious Discrimination and Religious Education that has organised a forum with the Honourable Mark Latham MLC as the Keynote Speaker.   See link below for details of […]

Invitations to meet NSW Premier NSW State Election Town Hall

Elections are being held on 25th March 2023 in NSW. The Premier Hon. Dominic Perrottet is available on February 22nd to answer his parties stand on issues affecting all faith […]

Indian short film Namaste Yoga has been selected to screen at Maoriland Film Festival

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Maha Kumbabishegam Volunteer request for Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

  Dear Devotee(s), Sri Venkateswara Temple depends and thrives on the dedicated involvement of volunteers to assist the Management in conducting and performing the daily activities of the temple. Your […]

Yadagirgutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Darshanam

Blessed is Australia and blessed are us, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is here to bless us all. The Hindu Council of Australia is very happy to be part of this […]

Thiru Vilakku Pooja and Lalitha Sahasranama Archanai at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

THIRU VILAKKU POOJA LALITHA SAHASRANAMA ARCHANA Sunday, the 12th February 2023     śrīmātā śrīmahārājñī śrīmatsiṃhāsaneśvarī ।  cidagnikuṇḍasambhūtā devakāryasamudyatā ॥ Udyadbhānusahasrābhā caturbāhusamanvitā ।  rāgasvarūpapāśāḍhyā krodhākārāṅkuśojjvalā ॥    manorūpekṣukodaṇḍā pañcatanmātrasāyakā ।  nijāruṇaprabhāpūra majjadbrahmāṇḍamaṇḍalā […]

What’s happening at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh – February 2023

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MAHA SHIVRATRI & SANI PRADOSH AT SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE HELENSBURGH

MAHA SHIVARATRI & SANI PRADOSHAM Saturday, the 18th February 2023  & Sunday, the 19th February 2023   girīndrātmajā saṅgṛhītārdhadehaṃ girau saṃsthitaṃ sarvadāpanna geham |parabrahma brahmādibhir-vandyamānaṃ, śivaṃ śaṅkaraṃ śambhu mīśānamīḍe kapālaṃ […]

Bhagavad Gita Fortnightly Class/ Discussion – 17 February 2023

Bhagavad Gita Discussion Friday 17 February, 7.00 – 8.45 pm Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana Join us for Silent Meditation at Vedanta Hall from 7 pm or via Zoom from 7.30 […]

“Rebuilding Lismore” convoy traveling to Lismore on 4th and 5th Feb 2023

Please join Sewa in “Rebuilding Lismore” convoy traveling to Lismore on 4th and 5th Feb 2023.    Register @ https://forms.gle/5D3LXBrgD4UYc1XW7   Families are welcome, but any minors should be accompanied by […]

Parijatham (Kuchipudi Krishna Dance Drama) by the highly talented, devoted and accomplished Artists

Sadhanalaya School of Arts will be presenting Parijatham (a 90-minute dance drama that features four characters: Narada, Queen Rukhmini, Lord Krishna and Queen Satyabhama) in the classical Indian dance style, […]

The Indo-Israel Center of Excellence

The Indo-Israel Center of Excellence will provide leadership, best practices, research and training for growing semi-arid agricultural crops. Related Images:

Ongoing religious vilification against Hindu Community

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High Commission of India strongly condemns the vandalisation of three Hindu temples in Melbourne

Press Release The High Commission of India strongly condemns the deeply disturbing incidents of vandalisation, including of three Hindu temples in Melbourne in recent weeks. The frequency and impunity with […]

Awaken your soul with a realized Master

The Hindu community in Sydney will be blessed by the visit of eminent  Brahmarishi Sri Guruvananda ji in March 2023. Brahmashri Guruvananda ji, a highly qualified Swami ji from IIT Kharagpur, […]

Maha Kumbabishegam update Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Maha Kumbabishegam at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh is fast approaching.  We  will be holding  MahaKumbhabhishekam, a consecration ceremony to mark the renovation and expansion of the Temple, commencing on the […]

Discourses by Pujya Rakesh Bhai in Sydney 25-26 Feb

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Will Hinduism grow into an universal religion in Australia

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 […]

Religious vilification incident against Hindu Community

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Police launch probe after Hindu temple in Melbourne defaced with anti-India graffiti

BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in Melbourne’s Mill Park, was defaced with anti-India graffiti. The incident has been widely condemned, with the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha calling for peace and […]

Melbourne Hindu temple defaced by anti-Indian graffiti

Community leaders have condemned the defacement of a Hindu temple in Melbourne’s northeast with anti-Indian graffiti. BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, a Hindu temple in Mill Park, issued a statement on Thursday […]

Appeal for peace by BAPS

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MP Julian Leeser condemns the attack on Hindu temple

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Gurudwara Sri Nanak condemns the attack on Hindu temple

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Minister for Immigration and Home affairs Andrew Giles condemns the attack on Hindu temple

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Sri Durga Temple Condemns attack on Hindu Temple

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A Hindu temple in Melbourne vandalized – STATEMENT BY BISHOP PHILIP HUGGINS

STATEMENT BY BISHOP PHILIP HUGGINS    SUNDAY 15 JANUARY 2023.   The Hindu Temple in Mill Park,Victoria has had hateful graffiti placed at its entrance by persons unknown.    When […]

𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐢, The Harvest Festivals of Indian sub-continent.

☆☆☆ FREE EVENT ☆☆☆ 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢 𝐋𝐨𝐡𝐫𝐢, The Harvest Festivals of Indian sub-continent. Entry is free. Come and enjoy with family & friends. For more information please contact: saishpongal2023@gmail.com Related […]

Yadagirgutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy from Yadadri

☆☆☆ FREE EVENT ☆☆☆   Yadagirgutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy from Yadadri is arriving in Sydney, Australia along with the temple priests for the very first time, and it is […]

A river ghat to immerse cremation ashes in Sydney

Indusage a leading newspaper for Australian Indians had organised a Q&A meeting with Mr Chris Minns, leader of opposition, NSW. Labor promised to provide a river ghat (float) for Indic/dharmic […]

Pongal Sankranti and Lohri celebration in Sydney

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What’s On January 2023 Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh What’s On – Monthly Update JANUARY 2023   DATE DAY FUNCTION PROGRAMME 01/01/2023 Sunday New Year’s Day 06.00am: Ganapathy Homam, ViseshaAbishekam for Sri VarasidhiVinayakar&MahaDeeparadhanai. Alankaram to […]

Maha Kumbabishegam at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh

Namaskarams & Season’s Greetings from SVT   As you are aware of, the Maha KumbAbhishekam which is slated for April 6th to 10th 2023 and the associated renovation and new structural works are […]

End of Life Care – Health Awareness Event Perth

End of Life Care – Health Awareness Event Perth Please select the link below and Register. Related Images:

Hindus in Australia now have a Voice in the NSW State Government

By Kamakshi Shenoy We are so pleased to announce that we Hindus in Australia now have a Voice in the NSW State Government.  What does it mean or how does […]

End of Life Care Seminar in Perth

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Donate Blood with Sewa Australia

Sewa Australia is launching a blood donation drive from 18th Dec t2022 to 8th January 2023. Related Images: