Australia has a large number of Hindu temple complexes and communities, which welcome every Indian who visits Australia. So, if you are feeling out of home or looking for a place to worship then these temples are the perfect places to visit in Australia.
1. Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, Canberra
In order to promote and flourish the richness of Hinduism, culture, as well as philosophy, the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center (HTCC) was started in the capital city of Canberra. The sacred shrine and center is said to be one of the first temples in Canberra, and thus is an important place for religious visits for Hindu devotees and those wishing to learn about this widespread religion.
Official Website:
www.htcc.org.au
2. Vishnu Shiva Temple, Canberra
Located in Mawson, Canberra, the Vishnu Shiva Temple offers believers the opportunity to pray, meditate, and do community activities. The temple hosts many Hindu deities, the most prominent deities in this temple are Bhagwan Shiva and devi Parvati, Bhagwan Ganesha, Bhagwan Murugan, devi Maha Devi, Bhagwan ram and his consort Sita. There are brothers Lakshmana, Bhagwan Hanuman, Bhagwan Prasanna Venkateswara and also Radha and Vishnu avatars, Bhagwan Krishna.
Official Website:
www.vishnushivamandir.org.au
3. Hare Krishna (ISKCON) Temple, Canberra
Canberra is also adorned with the presence of the widely known ISKCON temple. Dedicated to Bhagwan Krishna, ISKCON is located in Ainslie (Australia Capital Territory) in Canberra.
Like other ISKCON temples, the temple has been built to serve seven purposes such as systematically disseminating spiritual knowledge to the society at large; To propagate the consciousness of Krishna; Established with the aim of teaching and encouraging the Sankirtan movement of collective chanting of the holy name of the Bhagwan, bringing members of the society closer to each other and to Krishna.
Official Website: www.hare Krishnacanberra.com
4. Sidney Murugan Temple, NSW
Dedicated to Bhagwan Murugan, this sacred Hindu temple in Sydney is one of the most important temples in Australia for the Tamil people. The temple has been constructed with the aim of providing facilities and space for worshiping, teaching religious scriptures and values and engaging in philosophical activities based on Shaivism and Tamil language. The presiding deity in the temple is apparently Bhagwan Murugan.
Official Website:
www.sydneymurugan.org.au
5. Sri Venkateswara Temple, Sydney
Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT) is one of the famous Hindu temples in the Southern Hemisphere, built in a hilltop 400 feet in Helensburgh, Sydney. Dedicated to Bhagwan Venkateswara or Balaji, this temple is situated amidst groves which makes it a truly worth visiting place. The presiding deity of this beautiful temple is certainly Bhagwan Venkateswara, however, the deities of devi Lakshmi along with Bhagwan Shiva (Sri Chandramoulisvarar) and Sri Tripurasundari are also worshiped here.
Official Website:
www.svtsydney.org
6. Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, NSW
With the increase in the number of devotees of Sri Swaminarayan, the temple was built in New South Wales. Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple was the result of the efforts of a dedicated committee and today a large number of people join it on their pilgrimage to Australia.
Official Website:
www.sydneytemple.org
7. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Perth
The iconic Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Perth is located in the Bennett Springs area and is indeed one of the most important Hindu temples in the city. The temple houses the holy deity of Swaminarayan ji along with Bhagwan ram and his wife Sita and brother Lakshmana and Bhagwan Hanuman.
Official Website:
www.sstperth.org
8. Om Shree Deveshwar Mahadev Shiva Temple, Brisbane
Dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva, Om Shri Deveshwar Mahadev Shiva Temple was recently built in the year 2015 in Brisbane. The temple is situated in a beautiful garden and is made of all natural materials, including a Nandi bull and Shivling carved in a beautiful black granite. Situated in the serene Ashram Gardens, the temple infuses harmony, peace and divinity along with an opportunity to learn the ancient science of yoga in its premises.
9. Shri Sita Ram Mandir, Sydney
The holy Sita Ram temple is located in Carmar, Sydney and was built in the year 2000 after the number of devotees increased. The unique thing about this Hindu temple is that it fully celebrates all the religious occasions throughout the year. The temple is filled with devotees from all parts of Sydney during major religious festivals. The temple houses several deities including Bhagwan ram and wife Sita and each idol is carved out of a single piece of granite, reflecting the intricately skilled craftsmen of Jaipur. Life size deities are the main attraction in the temple.
10. Sri Karphaga Vinayak Temple, Sydney
Dedicated to Bhagwan Ganesha, Sri Karphaga Vinayagar Temple is located in the heart of Sydney. Karphaga is Tamil for the Sanskrit etymology of kalpaga/kalpataru, meaning 'celestial tree that fulfills spoken desire'; It is believed that by standing under the shade of this tree, whatever one thinks can come true. Similarly, Karphaga Vinayakar answers the prayers of the devotees who come to his aid. Apart from Bhagwan Ganesha, the temple houses Bhagwan Shiva, devi Parvati, Bhagwan Vishnu, Ayyapa/Dharma Shastra, Murugan, Bhairava and the deities of the Navagraha structure.
Official Website:
www.vinayakar.org.au
Hinduism is also more popular among Anglo-Australians. Many Australians also visit Hindu temples and like to learn Vedic Hindu scriptures.
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