In light of recent Government announcements and the escalating Coronavirus pandemic in NSW, the temple will temporarily be CLOSED, effective Monday 23rd March 2020 at 10.00 am, until further notice. We have not taken this decision lightly; however, these measures are necessary to protect the health, safety and well-being of all our community.

Daily Darshan will continue to be provided on our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

We encourage everyone to keep safe and continue practising good hygiene. Look out for the elderly and most vulnerable and keep providing them support where you can. Try to minimise your time outdoors, and face to face interactions with other people. For more information on what you can do to protect yourself and others around you, please visit www.health.gov.au.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as required. We appreciate your understanding and patience at this critical time and pray for your health and well-being.

This festival marks the birth of Lord Nar and Lord Narayan, to Dharmadev and Murtidevi at Narayan Ghat along the banks of the Sabarmati River.

Please join us for the upcoming event on 10th March 2020.

This colourful festival is celebrated on the day of the full moon (Purnima) in the month of Falgun (March) every year. There are several stories related to this day but the most renowned is that of Prahlad and his unbroken devotion for Narayan.

Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. Join us in celebrating the upcoming event on Friday 21st February 2020.

Shiv Poojan & Aarti will be held at 8.00pm

Join us in celebrating Vasant Panchmi & Shikshapatri Jayanti and bring along your personal Shikshapatri during the poojan ceremony.

Detailed program is shown below:

7:00pm - 7:30pm Sandhya Aarti, Dhun, Stuti & Thaal
7:30pm - 8:30pm Shikshapatri Vachan with Poojan
8:30pm - 8:35pm Shikshapatri Aarti
8:35pm - 9.00pm Dhun & Chesta

Join us for our 7th Anniversary celebration. The event will be graced by learned Saints from Shree Swaminarayan Temple Bhuj.

5-day Parayan Programme - Vachnamrut Pancha Parayan

The Vachnamrut is the nectar of all spiritual & philosophical knowledge narrated by Lord Swaminarayan Bhagwan. It has been compiled by His five contemporary scholarly-sadhus who were known for their asceticism and scholarship in Sanskrit, besides their devotion to the Lord. In fact every statement of our Lord is packed with and based on His in-depth religious knowledge, spiritual insights and practical experience.

Vachnamrut Jayanti is marking 200 years this year and to celebrate this auspicious event you are invited to join Vachnamrut Parayan presented by Bhuj Mandir Santos at Shree Swaminarayan Temple - Sydney.

You are invited with your family and friends to celebrate the wedding of Tulsibai & Lalji Maharaj. Event timings as follows :

Saturday 9th November 2019
Mandap Roopan 8.30am
Pithi 7.00pm
Prasad Roopi Bhojan will be served thereafter

Sunday 10th November 2019
Jalebi Ghantiya served between 8.00am to 9.00am
Jaan Prasthan 9.00am
Lagan Vidhi 9:30am onwards
Lunch will be served between 12.30pm to 2.00pm

Diwali also known as the 'festival of lights', is a five day festival which starts on Dhanteras, followed by Kaali Chaudas, Diwali, New Years Day and ends on Bhaibeej.

See poster for full programme of details.

Save the date and bring along your friends and family to enjoy a day out and celebrate Diwali this year. A range of food stalls and activities for the little ones will be available.

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Purnima. Hanumanji was born to Anjani, who was the wife of Kesari Vanar the king of the monkeys.

The most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar celebrating the birth of Lord Shree Ram and Lord Shree Swaminarayan, both of whom arrived to defeat evil and leave behind a legacy for devotees to follow thereafter.

Lord Shree Ram was born at midday in the city of Ayodhya to King Dashrath and Queen Kaushalya and Lord Shree Swaminarayan who was born at 10pm in the village of Chappaiya to Dharmadev and Bhaktimata.

This festival marks the birth of Lord Nar and Lord Narayan, to Dharmadev and Murtidevi at Narayan Ghat along the banks of the Sabarmati River.

This colourful festival is celebrated on the day of the full moon (Purnima) in the month of Falgun (March) every year. There are several stories related to this day but the most renowned is that of Prahlad and his unbroken devotion for Narayan.

Lord Shree Swaminarayan, gifted mankind 212 versed Shikshapatri for the welfare of His disciples and whoever joins the sect.

It serves as a fundamental code of conduct encompassing everything from basic civic norms i.e. from personal hygiene to social ethics, up to universal philosophy and spirituality.

It is the essence of all the Scriptures including the Vedas. He Himself mentions within that His words are His form hence we worship the Shikshapatri on this day and pay our respectful obeisance unto Him; the benefactor of All.

Join us every 2nd Friday of the month for some yoga to attain a peaceful state of mind.

Tulsi Vivah marks the marriage of Lord Vishnu (Shaligram) with Tulsi Devi.

Kali means dark and Chaudas means 14th i.e. The Dark Fourteenth. In the 85th verse (slokh) of the Shikshapatri, Lord Shree Swaminarayan instructs His devotees to chant prayers of Hanuman in times of distress from spirits and ghosts. We ask for his benediction to attain the devotion and firm fidelity towards our Ishtdev Lord Shree Swaminarayan.

Diwali also known as the 'festival of lights', is a five day festival which starts on Dhanteras, followed by Kaali Chaudas, Diwali, New Years Day and ends on Bhaibeej.

This is the night that Lord Shree Krishna played raas with the Gopi's of Vrindavan. It is also the night that Lord Shree Swaminarayan performed the divine raas leela in Jinabhai's residence in Panchaala. On this day, the moon is at its closest to the Earth and the night will be celebrated by playing raas and singing devotional songs to the Lord.

Saraswati Maa holds a book on her left hand representing knowledge and a rosary (mala) on her right hand which denotes bhakti. Mother Saraswati is usually dressed in white garments giving us the impression of pureness. A teacher is usually considered a devotee of Saraswati Maa, and hence they should be pure in their mind, words and actions.

On this day, Lord Shree Ganesh was born thus there will be Aarti and Poojan carried out with Sindoor, Bilvapatra and Churma na Ladoo. By doing the Poojan on this day, we destroy all our problems (Vigna). One should not do darshan of the moon on this day as this is undoubtedly considered inauspicious.

Lord Shree Krishna was born at midnight on a rainy night to Devaki and Vasudev who were imprisoned by Devaki’s brother Kansa.

Ghanshyam Bal Mandal kids embark on a journey of growth as they take each step together. A jam packed Shibir where kids will learn the basics of our nitya niyams. Kids will get to make some yummy thaals, play games and watch a movie all whilst strengthening their Satsang one step at a time!

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Purnima. Hanumanji was born to Anjani, who was the wife of Kesari Vanar the king of the monkeys.

A day to show the bond between a mother and their child in a range of fun activities held during the day.

The most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar celebrating the birth of Lord Shree Ram and Lord Shree Swaminarayan, both of whom arrived to defeat evil and leave behind a legacy for devotees to follow thereafter. Lord Shree Ram who was born at midday in the city of Ayodhya to King Dashrath and Queen Kaushalya and Lord Shree Swaminarayan who was born at 10pm in the village of Chappaiya to Dharmadev and Bhaktimata.

This festival marks the birth of Lord Nar and Lord Narayan, to Dharmadev and Murtidevi at Narayan Ghat along the banks of the Sabarmati River.

This colourful festival is celebrated on the day of the full moon (Purnima) in the month of Falgun (March) every year. There are several stories related to this day but the most renowned is that of Prahlad and his unbroken devotion for Narayan.

Night Sabha that will take us a step closer to Maharaj. The sabha will be presented by santo from Bhuj Mandir.