The Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre (HTCC) is a Hindu temple and cultural centre in Florey, Canberra, formed in 1987 and incorporated as an association in April 1988. Its main temple was completed in 1997, with a library, cultural centre and priest accommodation added later and the 300sqm Shanti Niketan hall in 2021. Its temple priest performs poojas, havan and samskaaras at the temple and at devotees' homes, and the centre runs Hindu festival celebrations, yagyas, Sanskrit and other language classes, and weekly yoga sessions.
Hands-on eco-friendly Ganesha idol-making workshop at the Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre, Florey, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. $21 registration, clay provided.
A free evening of meditation and spiritual discourse on Vihangam Yog, in the presence of Sadguru Shri Swatantra Deo Ji Maharaj and Sant Shri Naam Deo Ji Maharaj.
A divine recitation of the Sundarkand Paath at the Florey Hindu temple, followed by Bhojan Prasad.
A one-day festive shopping exhibition at Shanti Niketan Hall — jewellery, clothing, gift hampers and home decor ahead of Navratri and Diwali.
HTCC's annual Navrang cultural program at Shanti Niketan Hall in Florey, with family ticketing and a 2:30pm start.
All-night Janmashtami programme at the Florey Hindu temple — pooja, abhishekam, jhula, bhajans and Janma Pooja at midnight.
A mixed-media colouring competition for children aged 5 to 15, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna. $11 registration.
Shiva Rudra Yagya at HTCC Florey during Shravan Maas — 108 families, $51 per family, 10:00am-12:30pm, followed by Bhojan Prasadam.
Free public Vedanta lecture by Swami Sarvapriyananda at ANU's Manning Clark Hall, 6:30-7:45pm; registration essential and currently sold out.
Satyanarayan Vrat Katha for Guru Purnima at HTCC Florey, 6:00-7:30pm, followed by Aarati and Bhojan Prasadam. Free, donations welcome.
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