History
Our Story
The Hindu Society of Queensland (HSQ) was founded in 1992 by former residents of the Fiji Islands after several gatherings of interested residents. Since 1992, the founders of the Society and its many members have centred their activities on the Gayatri Mandir. Mrs Gayatri Dutta’s vision was to create a place of worship for Hindus, and the Society purchased the property at 178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall, in 1992.
The Society is a registered charity with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission). In 1992, the Society was incorporated under Queensland’s Associations Incorporations Act 1981. This is a religious, cultural, and social organisation that is fully administered by volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to the Society’s goals. The members of the management committee are chosen every year.
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Our vision is to:
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promote and strive for spiritual richness and the integration of the values of Hindu scriptures into Australian life; and
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promote and practice the ideals of Sanatan dharma through worship, social service, teaching and preservation of the Hindi language and Culture.
Our Mission
Our mission is to:
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provide a Hindu Mandir (place of worship) to cater for the growing population interested in the Hindu religion and it’s teachings;
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bring into closer relation the members of the Hindu community in Queensland;
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conduct and sponsor religious, spiritual, charitable, education, social and cultural activities for the benefit of the Hindu community and those interested in Hinduism;
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to preserve and share the Hindu traditions and cultural heritage;
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to teach its younger members and generation the Hindu philosophy and religion to enhance pride of their heritage.
Temple Rules
Please be mindful of our Temple Rules, designed to create a respectful atmosphere for all.
1 We kindly request all devotees to dress respectfully and in accordance with the cultural and spiritual atmosphere of the event.
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For Men: Please wear trousers and a shirt, or traditional Hindu attire such as dhoti, kurta.
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For Women: A sari, salwar kameez, or other modest and appropriate clothing is recommended.
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For Girls: A long dress, salwar kameez, or any other modest attire is suitable.
2. During the pravachan, kindly refrain from engaging in any activities that might disturb other devotees, such as speaking loudly or creating noise. If you need to perform any activity that could be distracting, please wait until the pravachan is over or remain outside the temple premises. We kindly request that you maintain silence inside and around the temple during the pravachan, allowing everyone to fully focus without interruption.
3. No food or drink shall be taken or consumed inside the temple except charanamrit served inside the temple.
4. Please ensure that all mobile phones are either switched off or set to silent mode while inside the temple. If you need to take a call, kindly step outside to do so.
5. No inappropriate or loud music shall be played at the temple or on its grounds.
6. Please remove your shoes prior to entering the temple and leave on shoe racks.
7. No pets are permitted on any part of the temple complex.
8. Only sattvik food—vegetarian food without garlic and onions—is permitted. Non- sattvik food is strictly prohibited on the temple grounds. Additionally, only food prepared within the temple, following these sattvik guidelines, is allowed to be served
9. Smoking, vaping and the consumption of alcohol at the temple complex is prohibited as is entering the temple and its grounds in an intoxicated state.
10. Please refrain from use of language that may be deemed to be abusive or offensive.
11. Conduct in and around the temple conforming to the purity of the temple should be preserved at all times.
12. No posters, announcements or advertisements shall be placed or displayed, without prior permission from the HSQ Committee.
13. Parents are responsible for supervising their children at all times while on the premises. It is essential that children do not cause any disturbances or damage to the property. The Management will not be held liable for any incidents arising from parental negligence.
14. Please dispose of any rubbish in the rubbish bins provided.
The temple serves as a vital gathering place for our community, and we deeply appreciate the support of all who visit. Your contributions through acts of service (sewa) are invaluable to us.
We welcome any help you can offer, including:
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Assisting with clean-up after meals
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Tidying up in and around the temple
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Taking on other tasks to maintain our sacred space
Every little effort helps us create a welcoming environment for all
If you have any suggestions please send your written correspondence addressed to the Secretary on email- contact@hindusocietyqld.au
Executive Members
The Gayatri Mandir’s operations and the Association’s Bracken Ridge project are overseen by the HSQ management committee. The HSQ management committee consists of 12 members: one president, two vice presidents, one secretary, one treasurer, one assistant secretary, one assistant treasurer, and five committee members. Members of the management committee are elected each year at the Association’s Annual General Meeting.
HSQ Committee 2024-2025:
Our Team
Anit Ram
President
OD Mishra
Vice President
Rakesh Chandra
Vice President
Nirmala Shandil
Secretary
Reema Narayan
Assistant Secretary
Brijesh Singh
Treasurer
Shalen Shandil
Assistant Treasurer
Monica Prakash
Assistant Treasurer
Nirla Pandey
Events Co-ordinator
Madhu Prasad
Property Management
Vinesh Prasad
Committee Member
Sanjay Narayan
Committee Member
Pt Sanat Pandey
Fundraising Leader