Sydney’s Nepalese community came together in a spectacular celebration of Teej on Tuesday, 26 August, as the Nepalese Hindu Society of Australia (NHSA) hosted Teej Mahotsav 2025 at Burwood Park.
Premier Chris Minns joined the festival, praising the Nepalese community’s contribution to NSW. He said the festival was “the most vibrant congregation of music, colour, and culture.”
“The Nepalese population here has more than doubled in the past five years, and we are lucky to have such a hardworking, dedicated, and well-educated community.”
Attendees were treated to performances by renowned Nepali actor Neeta Dhungana and local artist Madhavi Aryal Bista. Special guest Guru Mukunda Sharma Humagain, visiting from Nepal, performed the traditional Sandhya Aarati, adding a spiritual dimension to the day’s celebrations.
NHSA President Laxmi Bastakoti urged the community to participate in the festivities. “On behalf of the NHSA, I earnestly request all community members to attend this distinctive event, graced by NSW Premier Chris Minns and other dignitaries.”
“Your presence and support help us share Nepal’s rich culture with the broader Australian community.”
Premier Minns added, “We want to see festivals like this happen year on year, and we are working with organisers to make this bigger and better in the years to come. Happy Teej Festival – see you all in 2026!”
The festival’s program featured continuous culture-based recreational activities, including Shiva Puja and live Sandhya Aarati, offering attendees a blend of spiritual reverence and celebratory entertainment.
The festival ran from 10 am to 8 pm, featuring a full day of cultural, musical, and religious activities. It was supported by the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) and Burwood Council through its 2024 Community Grants Program.
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