annual Family friendly activities
At Vidya Vihaar, education wing of VHP Qld, we celebrate a variety of Hindu festivals throughout the year that bring our community together in joy and unity. These events are also an opportunity to introduce the next generation of Australian Hindus to the richness and diversity of our cultural traditions.
Children are taught the significance of each festival, how it is celebrated in different parts of Bharat (regional differences), method of celebrating it, the specific prasad that is prepared for the festival.
Of these festivals, Makarasankranthi/Pongal and Ganesh Chaturthi, are celebrated as community festivals where the local community also are invited to participate.
Through the Vedic and Cultural Centre of Australia (VCCA), Qld Chapter, we also perform community prayers or pujas like Sri Hayagriva and Ma Saraswathi puja at the beginning of the academic year, Sri Ekadasha Rudram and Sri Lalithaambika puja.
Events timeline
- January
- Makarasankranthi/Pongal, Sri Hayagriva and Ma Saraswathi puja
- June/July
- Ekadasa Rudram
- August
- Ganesh Chaturthi
Visit the Gallery page to view photos of our events.
Email us at vhpqld@gmail.com for any information about our events. cultural traditions