Sydney Shakti Temple, Cultural and Educational Centre was inaugurated in Old Toongabbie in 2010, with a fully functional Hawan and Shiva temple area. It was founded by The Hindu Society of NSW. The core values of the Temple are in accordance with Hindu teachings.
The founders
of Sydney Shakti Temple, Cultural and Educational Centre were originally Indian
indentured labour immigrants to Fiji. Hailing from different areas of India,
the different cultures of the immigrants fused to form a Fijian Indian culture,
with influences from North and South India, as well as a number of other
religions and customs. Gurukkul visited Fiji in the 1980s, and introduced new
practices of worship to the community. Sydney Shakti Temple, Cultural and
Educational Centre was an indirect result of this.
The Hindu Society of NSW was formed in the
early 90s by a group of devoted Hindus who were keen to keep their traditions
alive. They held monthly prayer services in Crestwood Community Centre. Soon,
the attendance skyrocketed, and The Hindu Society felt the need to create a
shelter that could accommodate the devotees.
The basic
principle of the Temple is to give back to the community, by offering religious
and educational services, and also raising awareness about issues impacting the
society. It is thus not only a religious organisation, but also a community
service organisation. They plan to use work with the local community to spread
a positive message and bring about change.
Please visit Ishta Devata for information on more temples and religious tours.
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