This event has ended
This event took place on Thursday 27 August 2026. Discover what's happening next in Melbourne.
Catch the next Melbourne event
Free weekly digest of upcoming events — unsubscribe anytime.
Upcoming in Melbourne
View all
Laksh Maheshwari - Ishq Sufiana Live in Melbourne
Sufi poetry, storytelling and song with Laksh Maheshwari at Malvern Theatre, closing with the Laila Majnu story.
Punjabi Virsa 2026 Live In Melbourne - Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer & Sangtar
Punjabi Virsa 2026 live concert with Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer and Sangtar at Melbourne's Plenary, with tickets from $70.
Ink'laab 2.0: Write "the Revolution"
A three-hour evening of revolutionary Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi poetry, storytelling and Indian classical music exploring freedom, identity, dignity and hope. Per
Upakarma - Rig & Yajur Veda 2026
Annual Rig and Yajur Veda Upakarma at Sri Sai Siva Vishnu Temple, Truganina, on Thursday 27 August 2026, with sessions at 8am and 10am.
Thursday 27 August 2026
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sri Sai Siva Vishnu Temple
16 Sunline Drive, Truganina VIC 3029
In-PersonPaid Event
Rig/Yajur Upakarma $151; Pratama Upakarma Homam (first-timers) $251; Annadhanam donation $75. Booking essential.
Catch the next one in Melbourne
Free weekly digest of upcoming events — unsubscribe anytime.
Get Indian events in Melbourne on WhatsApp
Indian events in Melbourne as we add them. A few posts a week, no spam.
About This Event
Sri Sai Siva Vishnu Temple in Truganina holds its annual Upakarma for followers of the Rig and Yajur Vedas on Thursday 27 August 2026. Upakarma is the yearly renewal of the sacred thread and the ritual re-commencement of Vedic study, an important observance for those following the Vedas.
The temple runs two sittings on the day: Session 1 at 8:00am and Session 2 at 10:00am, each A$151 per participant. A separate Pratama Upakarma Homam, for anyone performing Upakarma for the first time, is held at 10:30am and costs A$251. The published programme finishes at about 12:30pm.
Booking is essential. Register and pay online through the temple's events page, then show your payment confirmation at the temple counter on the day to collect your pooja items - all pooja items are included in the sponsorship. Contact the temple to confirm your place.
The temple is at 16 Sunline Drive, Truganina VIC 3029 and is open seven days, 9:00am to 12:00pm and 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Phone 03 8375 1506 or 0411 611 031.
Paid Event
Rig/Yajur Upakarma $151; Pratama Upakarma Homam (first-timers) $251; Annadhanam donation $75. Booking essential.
Catch the next one in Melbourne
Free weekly digest of upcoming events — unsubscribe anytime.
Sri Sai Siva Vishnu Temple
Event Organiser
Loading map...
Get Indian events in Melbourne on WhatsApp
Indian events in Melbourne as we add them. A few posts a week, no spam.
Event details are sourced from publicly available information and may change. Please verify details with the event organiser before attending.
More Events in Melbourne
Laksh Maheshwari - Ishq Sufiana Live in Melbourne
Sufi poetry, storytelling and song with Laksh Maheshwari at Malvern Theatre, closing with the Laila Majnu story.
Punjabi Virsa 2026 Live In Melbourne - Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer & Sangtar
Punjabi Virsa 2026 live concert with Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer and Sangtar at Melbourne's Plenary, with tickets from $70.
Ink'laab 2.0: Write "the Revolution"
A three-hour evening of revolutionary Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi poetry, storytelling and Indian classical music exploring freedom, identity, dignity and hope. Per
Explore Indian Melbourne
Verified places loved by the community — opening hours, photos and reviews.
