Vishva Hindu Parishad of Australia Inc. - SA Chapter

25/05/2026

🌸 Prioritise your health. Nourish your mind. Empower your wellbeing. 🌸

The Hindu Women Forum warmly invites you to an inspiring afternoon focused on women’s health, wellbeing, and meaningful connection.

Join us for thoughtful conversations around:
✨ Mental Wellbeing
✨ Nutrition & Lifestyle
✨ Fitness & Movement
✨ Hormonal Health
✨ Stress Management
✨ Ayurvedic Wellness

This is more than just a health session, it is an opportunity for women to come together, learn, reflect, connect, and support one another in a warm and uplifting environment.

📍 Stamford Plaza Adelaide
📅 Saturday, 13 June 2026
🕜 10 AM – 1 PM

🎟 Registrations now open:
https://tinyurl.com/HWF-June-26

Seats are limited and bookings are essential.

24/05/2026

🎉 Introducing Kannada Language Classes 🎉

We are excited to announce the commencement of Kannada Language Classes at Saraswati Community School.

Kannada is one of the oldest and most culturally rich languages of Bharat, with a proud literary, artistic, and philosophical heritage. Through these classes, we aim to help children and families stay connected to their language, culture, and identity while building confidence and community.

📍 Venue: Goodwood Primary School
🕚 Every Sunday
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🌟 Learn Kannada – Speak • Read • Write
🌟 Connect with Culture & Heritage
🌟 Build Confidence, Friendships & Values

📲 Register online:
https://enrolments.clssa.sa.edu.au/?schoolid=e221

📞 Enquiries: 0469 570 186
🌐 www.vhpsa.org.au

We warmly invite Kannada-speaking families and all those interested in learning Kannada to join us on this exciting journey.

Let us preserve our language, celebrate our heritage, and strengthen our community together.

19/05/2026

🎉 Introducing Tamil Language Classes at Saraswati Community School 🎉

We are delighted to announce the commencement of Tamil Language Classes at Saraswati Community School, a part of Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Australia Inc. (SA).

Tamil is one of the world’s oldest and richest living languages, carrying a deep heritage of literature, culture, values, music, and philosophy. Through these classes, we aim to help children and families stay connected to their language, identity, and cultural roots while building confidence and community.

📍 Venue: Goodwood Primary School
🕚 When: Every Sunday
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Classes are open for:

Children
Youth
Adults

✅ Learn Tamil – Speak • Read • Write
✅ Connect with Culture & Heritage
✅ Build Confidence, Friendships & Values

📲 Register online:
https://enrolments.clssa.sa.edu.au/?schoolid=e221

📞 Enquiries: 0469 570 186
🌐 www.vhpsa.org.au

We warmly invite families from the Tamil community and all those interested in learning Tamil to join us on this exciting journey.

Let us work together to preserve our language, celebrate our heritage, and strengthen our community for future generations.

12/05/2026

24/04/2026

🌟 Join the Hindu Helpline Volunteer Team 🌟

Do you feel a calling to serve the community, guide others, and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives?

Hindu Helpline Australia is looking for compassionate and committed volunteers to support individuals who reach out for guidance on:
🪔 Hindu philosophy and spirituality
🤝 Community connection and belonging
💬 Emotional support and general guidance

Every day, we receive heartfelt enquiries, from young people exploring Hindu Dharma to individuals seeking direction, connection, and understanding.

This is your opportunity to:
✨ Be a guiding light in someone’s spiritual journey
✨ Contribute to strengthening our community
✨ Practice Seva (selfless service) in its truest form

🙏 Who Can Apply?

We are looking for volunteers who:

- Have a basic understanding of Hindu values and philosophy
- Are empathetic, respectful, and good listeners
- Can communicate warmly and without judgement
- Are willing to dedicate a few hours per week

📌 Female volunteers are especially encouraged to apply (to support sensitive enquiries)

💡 What You’ll Do:
Respond to enquiries via phone/email
Provide gentle guidance (not preaching)
Help connect individuals to local community resources
Be a supportive and reassuring presence

❤️ Why Join?
Because sometimes, a simple conversation can:
🌱 Change someone’s life
🌏 Build stronger communities
🕊️ Spread peace, understanding, and dharmic values

📩 Interested?
Send us a message or email at [email protected]
(or DM us here)

Let’s come together to serve 🙏

24/04/2026

📸 Moments from Flavours of India – Community Lunch (Festival of Rice Preview)

We are delighted to share some beautiful moments captured during our April community event, where over 220 people came together to celebrate food, culture, and community.

From vibrant cultural performances and engaging food demonstrations to a heartwarming community lunch, the day truly reflected the spirit of togetherness 🙏

A big thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event, and especially to the City of Unley for their continued partnership.

📷 Photo(s) supplied by Ben Liew and the City of Unley.

We look forward to welcoming you all again at our upcoming Flavours of India – Community Lunch and at the Festival of Rice on 9 May!

12/04/2026

🍲 Dharma Kitchen – April Community Lunch & Festival of Rice Preview 🎉

What an incredible day it was on Saturday, 11 April!

We were delighted to welcome over 220 members of the community who joined us for a very special Dharma Kitchen, combined with a Festival of Rice precursor event in partnership with the City of Unley.

🌟 The morning began with a vibrant cultural program, including:

Bharatanatyam and classical vocal performances
Chanting and bhajans by children from Saraswati Community School
Musical performances by our talented young artists

🍽️ This was followed by an engaging live food demonstration and tasting session, attended by around 80 participants, featuring:

Dabeli (also known as Vada Pav-style preparation)
Idli with coconut chutney
Bhel Puri

The highlight of the day was our community lunch, where over 220 guests enjoyed a freshly prepared Indian vegetarian meal. The response was overwhelming — so much so that we ran out of chairs and many happily sat on the floor, sharing a meal together in true community spirit 🙏

We were honoured to have the presence of:

Hon. Nadine Clancy MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs
Councillor Don Palmer
Matthew, Vanessa, Jennifer and team from the City of Unley

Minister Clancy also addressed the gathering, appreciating the spirit of community, culture, and inclusiveness that the event represented.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the City of Unley for their continued support in making this event such a success.

🚀 What’s Next?

We are excited to share that Dharma Kitchen is evolving into:

👉 Flavours of India – Community Lunch
(a Dharma Kitchen initiative)

We are also exploring the introduction of a morning tea service very soon: stay tuned!

📅 We look forward to welcoming you all again at our next event in May.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers and everyone who joined us, this is what community looks like ❤️

10/04/2026

🌟 Proud Moment for Our Community 🌟

We are delighted to share that Mrs. Divya Pandey, Principal of Saraswati Community School, was a Finalist for the Senior Volunteer Award at the Governor’s Multicultural Awards 2025.

This recognition is a testament to her years of selfless service, dedication, and passion towards preserving and promoting the Hindi language, Indian culture, and heritage in South Australia. Through her leadership, Saraswati Community School has become a pillar of cultural education, nurturing young minds and helping the next generation stay connected to their roots.

Her tireless efforts have not only strengthened the Indian community but have also contributed meaningfully to the rich multicultural fabric of South Australia.

👏 We congratulate Divya Pandey ji on this well-deserved recognition and thank her for her continued commitment to community, culture, and education.