Each year, its ceremony serves as a powerful testament to how remembrance continues to bridge nations, generations, and faiths in shared respect.

“This vile act does not reflect who we are as Victorians. Our strength lies in our diversity and our respect for each other."

An initiative by the Hindu Council of Australia, Karma Kitchen has been operating for over 10 years providing free nutritious meals to homeless and vulnerable Australians.

The announcement was made in Sydney's Harris Park today which has the highest percentage of Indian-Australians (45%) for any suburb in Australia.

The school will follow a similar model to other independent faith-based institutions, integrating Hindu values, language, and cultural teachings with the Australian curriculum.

"Through the beautiful power of your example you have firmly cemented the festival of colours as a cherished fixture in the Australian calender."

"Calling the Nazi hate symbol by the wrong name spreads hate and shows a lack of understanding of religious sensitivities"

"Drive around Sydney and you will also see public schools, Catholic schools, Islamic schools, Anglican schools, Jewish schools and Buddhist schools. But you won’t see a Hindu school. But the Hindu Council has a plan to change that."

Holi also known as the Festival of Colours is a Spring festival and one of the most popular and significant festivals in Hinduism.

The DGR status for donations has been given to every faith in the past and most have (rightly) used it to build their schools."