Hindu Council of Australia – Religions for Peace Australia

Perth: Incident at Canning Vale Sikh Temple

September 6, 2024 by Admin

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On 29 August, an incident occurred at the Canning Vale Sikh Temple – an outrageous act of sacrilege took place. The Sikh Council of Western Australia has been joined by the Hindu Council of Australia and the Gurduara Council of Victoria in condemning this incident. Responses to this incident have occurred in Sikh Communities throughout Australia. Religions for Peace Australia seeks to build peace and social cohesion in every religious community in our nation. This action at the Canning Vale Gurduara is condemned as Un-Australian.

“A case for YES Referendum” – INTERVIEW WITH NOEL PEARSON – on behalf of Australian Faith Communities

September 16, 2023 by Admin

Hindu Council of Australia logo On 15 September 2023, Dwayne Jeffries of Hope Media on behalf of Better Balanced Futures, representing the faith communities in Australia, interviewed Indigenous Elder Noel Pearson. During the interview, the Hindu community, Islamic communities, Buddhist communities and many others are referenced with regard to supporting First Nations Australia.

Voice to Parliament: Faith Leaders’ Open Letter

September 1, 2023February 22, 2023 by Admin

Yes - support a first nations voice to parliament

This morning, Leader’s of Australia’s major religious and ethno-religious organisations have called upon all Federal parliamentarians to support a First Nations’ voice to parliament, called for through the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart.

NSW: UTSAV: Celebration of Indian Dances

February 5, 2023 by Admin

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Hindu Council of Australia in support of the Counsellor of Hindu Tradition (CHT) program which aims in delivering Vedic Chaplaincy invites you to an evening of UTSAV, Celebration of folk dances of India by Hamsa Venkat & Samskriti School of Dance at the Science Theatre, UniNSW on 18 March.

Deepavali: Hindus thank Australian Parliaments and the Governor General

November 11, 2022 by Admin

Deepavali in Govt House, Canberra The Hindu Council of Australia would like to thank Australian Federal Parliament and the Governor General for celebrating Hindu Festival of Deepavali. Hindus feel very proud that Hindu festivals have been accepted as important festivals in Australia and Hindus are being treated as important citizens.

NSW: Public Display of Nazi Symbols Banned

August 15, 2022 by Admin

Nazi symbol banned in NSW

A new law has passed in Parliament making it a criminal offence to knowingly display a Nazi symbol in public without reasonable excuse. The new offence, Crimes Amendment (Prohibition on Display of Nazi Symbols) Bill 2022, falls under the Crimes Act 1900.

The NSW government’s decision to criminalise the use of Nazi symbols echoes the Victorian government’s decision made at the end of June.

The offence carries a maximum penalty of 12 months imprisonment or an $11,000 fine, or both, for an individual. It carries a fine of $55,000 for a corporation.

NSW: International Day of Yoga Celebrations 2022

June 10, 2022 by Admin

International Yoga Day is celebrated worldwide on 21 June of each year. Yoga is an ancient tradition which has many applications. Individuals practice yoga all over the world, and gain benefit the asana poses and excercises bestow. The United Nations proclaimed International Day of Yoga in 2014. This year Art of Living Sydney in collaboration with Consulate General of India celebrates the 8th International Day of Yoga on 25th June, 2022

Push to liberate religious swasti in NSW from its ‘indoor prison’

November 25, 2022May 4, 2022 by Admin

Unlike the symbol on the Nazi flag, the Hindu swasti commonly features four dots.

Surinder Jain has a dream: to normalise the swasti in Australia.

Not the hate symbol that featured on the Nazi flag and is still waved by far-right racists today. Jain is referring to the ancient icon that plays a central role in the religious practice of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

Surinder Jain, national vice president of the Hindu Council of Australia, has joined forces with NSW Jewish Board of Deputies chief executive Darren Bark to promote awareness of the sacred swasti.

Swaminarayan Mandir at the Sydney Opera House

May 4, 2022 by Admin

In a city-first, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir has hosted a cultural parade and assembly in front of Sydney’s two most iconic monuments.

The socio-spiritual Hindu organisation marked the beginning of the centenary celebration of its fifth spiritual leader, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, on Saturday 23 April 2022. This event took place on the steps of the iconic Sydney Opera House with breathtaking views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in backdrop.

MCG opens a new Multi-Faith Prayer Room

March 18, 2022 by Admin

MCG opens a new Multi-Faith Prayer Room The Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC), managers of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) are delighted to today unveil the brand-new MCG Multi-Faith Prayer Room, open to the public ahead of all four matches of Round 1 of the 2022 AFL Premiership Season.

Hindu Religion in Australia – Its roots and growth

September 2, 2021 by Admin

The Hindu Council of Australia will conduct a one-day conference Hindu Religion in Australia — Its Roots and Growth – online – on 5 September 2021 from 9:30am. The event is held online due the constraints of Covid-19 and lockdown in many states.

Hindu Youth Conference Online

September 4, 2021September 2, 2021 by Admin

The Hindu Council of Australia will conduct an online conference for Hindu youth (18-30) on 5 September 2021. The online event is called VICHAAR MANTHAN – A 21st Century Solution. The conference will examine the application of Sanathana Dharma (the perennial philosophy) to the constant churning of the mind with thoughts, and the relevance of Sanathana Dharma to life today.