On October 13, 2018, another cultural and religious initiative by the Indian community at Darwin. The occasion was the Durga Puja, first time celebrated at this magnanimous scale. The Puja & Durga society of Northern Territory was the organising body but a beautiful amalgam of all cultures and regions was witnessed at this beautifully managed event.
Northern Australia
Forty years of Hinduism in Darwin celebrated
On 29 September 2018, the Hindu Society of the Northern Territory celebrated 40 years of Hinduism in Darwin with a book launch and cultural performances at Harmony Hall, Malak.
Darwin: Indigenous Spirituality and Justice
“We worship in different languages and cultures, yet all one in Christ. This is an immensely enriching experience,” said Dr Jude Long, principal of Nungalinya College, in Darwin (Northern Territory), Australia, as she explored spirituality with indigenous people from across the world this week. Long helped lead prayers and biblical reflections along with Australian indigenous staff and students at the college as part of a World Council of Churches (WCC) Indigenous Spirituality and Theology Consultation on 27-31 August.