Festivals and Satsangs
Kirtans, bhajans and devotional gatherings that nourish the spirit and bring communities together.
Sanatan Australia VIC
Hello, Melbourne
Join the community. Gather with devotees and families across Melbourne for festivals, satsang, kirtan and youth programs. Come and grow with us, and help us energise the next generation.
Flinders Street Station
From Melbourne we deliver festivals and satsangs, youth and education programs, and seva for families and elders, working hand in hand with local temples and allied organisations across Victoria.
Our goal is not to compete, but to hold hands with allied organisations and enable support wherever we can. If you are part of the Melbourne community, come and grow with us, and help us energise the next generation.
What we bring to Melbourne
Youth and Education
Programs that ground young people in cultural identity and Sanatana values.
Seva and Welfare
Support for families, individuals, businesses and elderly care, dharma in action.
Upcoming events in Melbourne
Melbourne WED, 9 SEPT · COMMUNITY
Senior Health & Wellbeing Program
Point Cook Community Learning Centre, 1-21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook VIC 3030
A free, joyful day for our valued seniors: two expert health and wellbeing sessions, a nutritious community lunch, music, cultural activities and connection. Everyone welcome. Part of Melbourne Multicultural Festival @ Wyndham.
Presented by
Hindu Community Foundation Australia
In partnership with
Melbourne Ganesh Utsav
Community partner
Point Cook Royal Senior Citizens Club
Online NEXT EVENT ON FRIDAY · WORKSHOP · WEEKLY
Online Pranayam Classes
Online
Weekly online pranayam (breathwork) classes with instructor Mamta, every Friday 7:00 to 7:30 AM. Reduce stress, improve lung function, sharpen focus, and sleep better. All proceeds benefit Sanatan Australia.
Melbourne SAT, 12 SEPT · YOUTH
Youth Mindfulness & Wellbeing Program
Jamieson Way Community Centre, 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook VIC 3030
A free, interactive afternoon for teens aged 12 to 16 with a parent or guardian: mindfulness and meditation, confidence and leadership building, art and cultural workshops, and fun family games. Registration required.
Presented by
Hindu Community Foundation Australia
Community partner
Brahma Kumaris Australia, Point Cook Centre
Online NEXT EVENT ON SUNDAY · SATSANG · WEEKLY
Bhagavad Gita Recital: One Shloka at a Time
Online via Google Meet
A free weekly online recital of the Bhagavad Gita, one shloka at a time. Join us every Sunday morning to chant and reflect on a single verse together. All welcome, no experience needed.
Melbourne SAT, 19 SEPT · FESTIVAL
Ganapati Festival Melbourne @ Monash
Monash Sport, 42 Scenic Boulevard, Clayton VIC 3800
Melbourne's largest Ganapati festival, free and fully indoors at Monash. A 5 ft Ganesh Murti, grand Maha Aarti, dhol, cultural dances, DJ, food and market stalls, free mehndi and face painting. Registration required.
In partnership with
Maharashtra Business and Professionals Council Australia
Melbourne SUN, 20 SEPT · FESTIVAL
Melbourne Ganesh Utsav @ Encore
Encore Events Centre, 80 to 82 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
The 11th annual Melbourne Ganesh Utsav, free and indoors at Encore Events Centre. Ganapati darshan and aarti, a 5 ft Ganesh Murti, cultural performances, community stalls and free parking. Registration required.
In partnership with
Hindu Community Foundation of Australia
Your Melbourne hub
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Daniellle Bhatt
Head of Melbourne Committee
Committee members
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Mayura Kant
Head of Sydney Committee
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Balender Gill
Treasurer
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Sudhir Chowdhary
Advisor and Liaison
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Virender Chaudhary
Volunteer Facilitator
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Jalpa Ware
Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement Lead
Get in touch with Melbourne
Let us hold hands and build something lasting, for this generation and the next. Send the Melbourne committee a message and we will be in touch.