Hindu Society of South Australia in Oaklands Park | Religious organisation

Hindu Society of South Australia

Locality: Oaklands Park

Phone: +61 429 698 198

Address: 3a Dwyer St Oaklands Park, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.hindusocietysa.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Another program of Vedam Chanting Classes will begin in January. Classes will be held via zoom and are open to any age from children to our senior citizens. The Hindu Society of South Australia will continue to offer these classes due to continuing demand and interest. Mr Raghuram who runs the free chanting classes represents the Vedic and Cultural Centre of Australia.

25.01.2022 Photos from our Fund Raising Lunch today.

24.01.2022 Do you have a disability or know someone who has a disability? Would you like to know what supports and Government funding you, or they, might be eligible for a...nd how to apply for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)? Andrea from Mission Australia, partnered with the NDIS, and a ***Hindi interpreter*** will be available to answer your questions at Hindu Community Cultural Centre, 5 Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park (next door to Shri Ganesha Temple Adelaide) on: Wednesday 5th February 8:30-10:30 Wednesday 4th March 8:30-10:30 Wednesday 1nd April 8:30-10:30 See attached for more details

23.01.2022 Dont forget tomorrow at 3pm. Alankara Sunday 12th July from 3.00 PM onwards.... The program will be a virtual one for the first time from Shruthi Adelaide and can be watched on the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDoCYjCOmiD9GWWVhC8GLg This event will comprise several performances including Carnatic vocal, Hindustani vocal, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, violin, flute, veena and mridangam.

23.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING in view of the COVID-19 Pandamic and to safeguard our members of the Hindu Society of South Australia we are postponing the Special General Meeting scheduled for this Sunday. A new date will be advised once the COVID-19 situation improves.

23.01.2022 Our great supporter, Jing Lee has advised us of the latest COVID19 warnings. Please take note below or see the announcement at https://mailchi.mp//important-covid-19-health-alert-hon-ji

23.01.2022 Don't forget tomorrow at 3pm. Alankara Sunday 12th July from 3.00 PM onwards.... The program will be a virtual one for the first time from Shruthi Adelaide and can be watched on the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDoCYjCOmiD9GWWVhC8GLg This event will comprise several performances including Carnatic vocal, Hindustani vocal, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, violin, flute, veena and mridangam.

23.01.2022 REMINDER: Our Community Centre is available for hire for your very special event. Hindu Community Cultural Centre - Hindu Society South Australia

22.01.2022 The Hindu Society of South Australia has organised a BUSHFIRE RELIEF FUND RAISING DINNER Saturday, February 8 2020.... Venue: Community Cultural Centre at Shri Ganesha Temple, 5 Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park, SA Time: 7:00 PM for 7:30 PM Entrance: $25.00 All proceeds will go to BUSHFIRE RELIEF For tickets: Mrs Usha Rajagopalan (phone: 0412 158 334) Mr Siva Selvakulalingam (phone: 0401 766 828) Shri Skandraja Kurukkal (phone: 0408 893 075) IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THE DINNER, please consider contributing to the Bushfire Appeal via our **GoFundMe page** https://www.gofundme.com/f/hindu-society-of-south-australia

17.01.2022 Carnatic Music Classes - all welcome - in the Social Hall at Shri Ganesha Temple Adelaide

16.01.2022 The state government has further relaxed COVID-19 restrictions from 29th June 2020. Accordingly, Shri Ganesha Temple is opening for more people. But please watc...h for more announcements should COVID19 conditions change. Please do not visit the Temple if you are feeling unwell or have other symptoms. Please keep our community safe. Please maintain social distancing and hand washing/sanitiser practices at all times. We can now accommodate: * 1 person per 2 square meters * Max of 80 people Also: the Temple will open for longer hours so that more devotees can visit the temple. The new temple opening hours are: Monday to Friday 7 8:30 am 6 - 8:30 pm Saturday 7 9:30 am 6 - 8:30 pm Sunday 7 1:00 pm 6 - 8:30 pm Please note that devotees wishing to perform a special pooja/havan outside of these hours can contact our Chief Priest Sri Skandarajah Kurukkal in advance on 0408893075. If you would like a prayer to be performed on your behalf the pooja can be streamed live if you can't attend in person. Please contact our Chief Priest at the above number. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. Jai Ganeshaya.

15.01.2022 Membership of the Society is open to all persons interested in Hinduism, its philosophy and practices. Complete the form and email to [email protected]. Payment can be made by internet transfer, credit card or cheque.

15.01.2022 Special General Meeting Sunday 1st March 2020 4:00 PM Hindu Community Cultural Centre, 5 Dwyer Rd, Oaklands Park.... Agenda: Presentation of registered Auditors report as required by previous AGM dated 10/11/2019 for discussion and adoption of recommendation by members Appointment of an auditor. All financial HSSA members are requested to attend.

14.01.2022 Kathak is meeting Flamenco in Adelaide From Hindu Society of South Australia as one of the event partners (details attached)

14.01.2022 Shradhanjali - Professor Dr. Jagannath Mazumdar

13.01.2022 The new Executive Committee spends a morning focusing on governance with some training by Mr. David Daham 2021!

12.01.2022 Our new Community Cultural Centre now has its own Facebook Page. Please "like" it to keep in touch with events. The Centre can also be hired for weddings, festivals and events.

12.01.2022 In response to the PM's directive, the Shri Ganesha Temple Adelaide will be closed until further notice. May our Lord Ganesha bless us in these unprecedented times.

12.01.2022 Lalitha Sahasranaama Laksharchana 19th Oct 2019 9 - 11:30am Hindu Community Cultural Centre - Hindu Society South Australia Free Event... Vedic and Cultural Centre of Australia cordially invites you for its first Lalitha Sahasranaama Laksharchana to be held at the Hindu Community Cultural Hall attached to Shri Ganesha Temple, Oaklands Park on Saturday, 19th Oct 2019 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. Lalita Sahasranaama is a text from Brahmanda Purana containing 1000 names of the Divine Mother (Shakti) or Goddess Durga, known as Lalitha Devi and is also used in the worship of Parvati, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Bhagavati. During the Pooja, devotees will do Archana reciting the 1000 names of the Divine Mother. Attached is the flyer with program details. Please register by sending an email or SMS/Whatsapp to either of the following: Raghu [email protected], Mobile 0406 022 404 Prashanth - [email protected] Mobile 0411 401 650 While sending in your details for registration, please provide your name and family members names and preferably Nakshatra (star), Raashi and Gothra also for the Sankalpa. MahaPrasadam will served after the Pooja This is a free event.

12.01.2022 Thank you for providing the flu shots for our community.

11.01.2022 Some more photos from our event yesterday celebrating the selfless service to the Hindu Society of South Australia by some of our esteemed members in the presence of distinguished guests and dignitaries Shri Ganesha Temple Adelaide

10.01.2022 We are delighted to have Kailashnath Sriram talk on Navrathri. Thankyou Kailash Sriram for sharing your knowledge and insights.

10.01.2022 VEDAS AND SHLOKAS CHANTING CLASSES Weekly Vedas and Shlokas chanting classes from mid-June 2020. When: Saturday morning from 9 am to 10 am ... Where: Community Cultural Centre in the Ganesh Temple Complex, 5 Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park Registration: [email protected] / phone - 0406 022 404 Subject to the COVID-19 restrictions, the number of students present in the classroom will be limited in accordance to the government rules. Those who cannot be present at the premises may join online on Zoom. The tradition of Vedic chanting is proclaimed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of human society. The classes are open for all age groups. Classes must be attended regularly except for health reasons or other unavoidable circumstances. After every class, audio files will be provided for chanting practice. Texts in Sanskrit and English will be provided. Regular practice is expected from students. To register, please send an email/whatsapp/text message with your full name and names of family members who wish to join to [email protected] / phone - 0406 022 404 The initial lessons will cover a number of Shanthi Mantras and Sukthams primarily from Rig and Yajur Veda Shaakhaas as well as shlokas composed by our Rishis and Acharyas. There is no fee for the classes being charged by Shri Raghuram or by the Hindu Society of South Australia. We encourage one and all to join and make these classes a success. Initially these classes are run for 6 months till Mid December.

10.01.2022 Notice of the Hindu Society of South Australia AGM Sunday 10th November, 3:30pm Hindu Community Cultural Centre - Hindu Society South Australia

10.01.2022 Our new Community Cultural Centre now has it's own Facebook Page. Please "like" it to keep in touch with events. The Centre can also be hired for weddings, festivals and events.

09.01.2022 FREE Cricket Blast program for Multicultural kids aged 5 - 12 for six weeks starting Sunday 16 February 2020. at the Ovals at Adelaide High School.... * 6 weeks training during term 1 led by SACA staff * Including a visit from the Strikers mascot Smash * Free participant pack including Bat, Ball, Hat and a cricket shirt with their name on it. Details of the program are included in the attached flyer together with registration forms. HSSA is coordinating. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO? If you know interested budding 5 to 12-year-old cricket enthusiasts, complete the registration form (2 pages) and email to [email protected] and cc to [email protected] BEFORE Sunday 26 January 2020 Placements will be made on a **first come first serve** basis, so HURRY to avoid any disappointment.

08.01.2022 HSSA is arranging a number of activities to raise funds to support those impacted by the bushfires. Our GoFundMe page assists those in Kangaroo Island where the fires are ongoing. Please help. Every donation makes a large difference. Please stay tuned for information on more of our Bushfire Support activities.

08.01.2022 The Hindu Society of South Australia is supporting Vinnies in the BankSA Sleep Out Program. Last year Vinnies used money raised through this program to set up a women's crisis accommodation facility in Adelaide's north. Women are at greater risk of homelessness and young children are also exposed due to this this. Our President, Usha Rajagopalan is raising money for this good cause. Usually in the Sleep Out program, participants rug up for the night in a public park. This yea...r, to adhere to the COVID restrictions, Usha will sleep in her car on the night of 12th June to raise funds for this great cause and to help one of the most vulnerable groups in our community. Please consider making a donation. It does not matter how big or small because every bit helps. Follow this link to the fund-raising page and donate. https://banksasleepout2020.gofundraise.com.au/page/Usha All donations are sent directly to St Vincent de Paul Society Inc and you will get a tax deductible receipt via email. Please dig deep and help this worth cause.

08.01.2022 Congratulate our new life members! Message us for membership forms if you'd like to join.

07.01.2022 Nicole Fint, MP, was chief guest at our Fund Raising Lunch, announcing a grant from the Federal Government to help outfit our new Community Centre.

06.01.2022 Please share this event, and also attend as well if you would like to learn more about our Temple and Hindu Society. Bookings are essential (see below). Saturday 20th March 3-5pm. --------------- The Hindu Society of South Australia, in partnership with the City of Marion , is holding a community open day on 20th March. The whole community is invited to this Harmony Week event at the Shri Ganesha Temple Adelaide. All are welcome and entry is FREE.... Held on Saturday 20 March, from 3pm to 5pm, this is a special opportunity to step inside Shri Ganesha Temple and learn about its history, beautiful art, architecture and the Hindu faith. During the afternoon there is a tour of the temple, enlightening guest speakers discussing art, architecture and the Hindu faith, and a dance performance. There will also be a screening of a short video about the history of the Temple. All are invited to discover this unique cultural landmark in Marion. Suitable for children aged 10 and over, when accompanied by an adult. Please note bookings are essential by Thursday, 18 March 2021. To reserve seats, call Elizabeth on 7420 6514 or email [email protected] Ganesha Temple is located at 3A Dwyer Road (near the Oaklands train station).

06.01.2022 The President and Treasurer were able to personally hand over the proceeds of one of our fund-raising efforts for bushfire relief to Jing Lee, MLC (South Australia).

06.01.2022 The Hindu Society is bringing Ashtanga yoga to our new Community Hall. All are invited to an introductory session.

06.01.2022 We have a new You Tube Channel. Our history, from the 1970's with just a few Hindus in Adelaide, to our beautiful Temple Complex of today is a testament to all the dedicated, generous and hard-working people who have given their all across the years.

05.01.2022 Please see our ** UPDATED** Notifications regarding the Coronavirus. The Temple will remain open during normal hours until further notice, but we ask that you follow these restrictions and guidelines.

05.01.2022 Swami Velukkudi Krishnan Discourse in Tamil Monday 11th Nov 2019 7 - 9 pm ... Hindu Community Cultural Centre - Hindu Society South Australia See below for registration details. Swami Velukkudi Krishnan is a religious scholar who delivers lectures in person and on various TV channels. We are blessed to have him coming to Adelaide for the first time. He will be giving talks in Tamil and English. This is a free event with packaged prasad being served at the end of discourse on both days. Please see attached flyer for more information. **Please register your Attendance using the links provided below** Register for Discourse in Tamil - 11th Nov 2019, Monday 7 pm to 9 pm at Hindu Community Cultural Centre at Shri Ganesha Temple here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/72042768861 Register for Discourse in English - 12th Nov 2019, Tuesday 7 pm to 9 pm at Burnside Community Centre here - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/72043332547

05.01.2022 We have a new You Tube Channel. Our history, from the 1970s with just a few Hindus in Adelaide, to our beautiful Temple Complex of today is a testament to all the dedicated, generous and hard-working people who have given their all across the years.

05.01.2022 In response to the PMs directive, the Shri Ganesha Temple Adelaide will be closed until further notice. May our Lord Ganesha bless us in these unprecedented times.

04.01.2022 Congratulate our new life members! Message us for membership forms if youd like to join.

04.01.2022 NEWS of VIRTUAL EVENT from Shruthi Adelaide Alankara... Sunday 12th July 2020 from 3.00 PM onwards. The program will be a virtual one for the first time from Shruthi Adelaide and can be watched on the YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDoCYjCOmiD9GWWVhC8GLg This event will comprise several performances including Carnatic vocal, Hindustani vocal, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, violin, flute, veena and mridangam. Our talented Adelaide artists as well as international artists will be performing in this event. ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE RELATED OFFERS: The enjoyment can continue after the event too with special sweet boxes! (FREE for Shruthi members) GRB Soan Cake 200 gms from: Indian Traders: 345 Anzac Hwy, Plympton SA 5038 Indian Plaza: Firle, Enfield and Torrensville Also special 20-30% discount vouchers from Honest Indian Restaurant (pure vegetarian), 7/186 Hampstead Rd, Clearview SA 5085 Both these discounts are available on presentation of vouchers. The vouchers can be collected from Srirama (0450375631) after 12th July 2020. Take membership in Shruthi and enjoy several benefits. We thank the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters for supporting Shruthi Adelaide's "Alankara". Sincerely Narayana Rai President, Shruthi & Members of Management Committee

04.01.2022 Did you know that we support MarionLIFE? Please bring non perishable items to the Temple for our next support box.

04.01.2022 Our new tables have arrived, ready for your next event when we are able to reopen.

04.01.2022 Last night we celebrated the 30 years of service to the Hindu Society of South Australia (18 years as President) by Siva Selvakulalingam, and also his 80th birthday. These photos are from Hon. Jing Lee, MLC, one of the VIP guests - there are more photos to come.

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02.01.2022 The Hindu Society of SA is proud to announce our second batch of Sanskrit classes. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the classes will be conducted online. Again, Mr Srirama Srinivasan has kindly agreed to donate his time to start the weekly classes on: Sundays 10:30 AM from 31st May 2020 Please register with Srirama Srinivasan... Phone: +61 450 375 631 Email: [email protected] Zoom meeting invitation will be provided upon registration Fee $20 for 10 lessons to be paid in advance The main objectives of are: 1 To learn the letters (vowel, consonants) in Devanagari 2 To identify, read and write the words in Sanskrit 3 To read the Vedic hymns from Sanskrit textbook The classes won't cover the following at this stage 1 Grammar or meaning of the Vedic hymns 2 Spoken skills won't be covered. The classes are open for all from age 8 years and above. Adults are also most welcome to join the classes. Classes must be attended regularly except for health or other unavoidable circumstances. The classes will be for 45 minutes. Homework and practical research work are expected to be completed from students on time. Parents must provide approval, in writing, for their children to attend the classes.

02.01.2022 The HSSA is a long time supporter of MarionLIFE Community Services Inc . Please contribute - bring non perishable food items and place in the container in the Social Hall or ask the Priest or committee member where to place them. Toiletries also welcome.

01.01.2022 Vedas and Shlokas Chanting Classes The Hindu Society of SA is proud to start weekly Vedas and Shlokas chanting classes from mid-June 2020. When: Saturday morning from 9 am to 10 am ... Where: Community Cultural Centre in the Ganesh Temple Complex, 5 Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park Registration: [email protected] / phone - 0406 022 404 Subject to the COVID-19 restrictions, the number of students present in the classroom will be limited in accordance to the government rules. Those who cannot be present at the premises may join online on Zoom. The tradition of Vedic chanting is proclaimed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of human society. The classes are open for all age groups. Classes must be attended regularly except for health reasons or other unavoidable circumstances. After every class, audio files will be provided for chanting practice. Texts in Sanskrit and English will be provided. Regular practice is expected from students. To register, please send an email/whatsapp/text message with your full name and names of family members who wish to join to [email protected] / phone - 0406 022 404 The initial lessons will cover a number of Shanthi Mantras and Sukthams primarily from Rig and Yajur Veda Shaakhaas as well as shlokas composed by our Rishis and Acharyas. There is no fee for the classes being charged by Shri Raghuram or by the Hindu Society of South Australia.

01.01.2022 FREE FLU VACCINES The Pharmacist and Team from TerryWhite Chemmart Cumberland Park are offering Free Flu Vaccines Community and Culture Centre... Shri Ganesha Temple Complex 3A Dwyer Rd, Oaklands Park SA 5046 On: Friday 17th July 2020 From: 6pm - 8pm Anyone aged 10 and above can get a free flu vaccination at the temple by a trained pharmacist. (No Prescription or Medicare required. Non-resident visitors & International students welcome)