Community Events

Celebrate Haritalika Teej 2026 with the Melbourne Nepali community. Join women in traditional red saree for puja, Teej songs, dancing, and a community feast of sel roti, puri and fruits. Open to all Nepali women and families.

Mark Haritalika Teej with the Sydney Nepali community. Traditional puja, Teej songs (Teej ko geet), dancing, and community dinner. Wear your red saree and bring family. All welcome.

Adelaide's Nepali community celebrates Haritalika Teej with puja, singing, dancing, and community dinner. Come in your red saree and celebrate this special festival with friends and family.

Brisbane Nepali community gathers to celebrate Haritalika Teej 2026. Puja, cultural performances, Teej songs and community feast. Traditional red attire encouraged. Families welcome.

Gai Jatra is a Newar festival commemorating those who passed away during the year, traditionally observed with processions, music, and satirical performances. Melbourne and Sydney Newar communities mark the occasion with cultural programs and community gatherings. Contact local Newar associations for details.

Perth's annual Nepalese cultural festival returns to the beautiful Supreme Court Gardens. Traditional food, dance, music and community celebrations organised by the Nepali Association of Western Australia (NAWA). Free entry. Date is approximate — confirm closer to the event via nawa.org.au.

Teej is a Hindu festival celebrated primarily by women — featuring fasting, dancing, singing, and prayers for the well-being of husbands and family. Perth Nepali community women come together in traditional red sarees. Venue details to be confirmed — follow community groups for updates.

Sydney's annual Teej Mahotsav returns to Burwood Park, organised by the Nepalese Hindu Society of Australia. Women gather in traditional red sarees to sing Teej songs, fast, and participate in cultural and religious programs. NSW Premier Chris Minns attended in 2025 and confirmed the event will continue. Free community event, typically 10 AM – 8 PM. Date approximate — confirm via NRNA NSW Facebook.

Celebrate Vijaya Dashami 2026 — Nepal's biggest festival — with the Melbourne Nepali community. Tika ceremony, jamara, traditional food and cultural performances. Bring the whole family.

Join the Sydney Nepali community for Vijaya Dashami 2026 tika ceremony, jamara, traditional Dashain feast and cultural program. All Nepali families welcome.

Brisbane's growing Nepali community gathers for Dashain 2026. Tika ceremony, jamara, cultural performances and community feast. Families and children welcome.

Dashain is Nepal's biggest festival — 15 days of celebration culminating in Vijaya Dashami (21 October 2026). The Perth community gathers for tika ceremonies, traditional food, cultural programs, and blessings from elders. Ghatasthapana (start of Dashain) falls on 11 October. Venue details to be confirmed — follow NAWA and Perth Nepali community Facebook groups.

Vijaya Dashami is the most auspicious day of Dashain — Nepal's biggest festival. Elders apply tika and jamara to family members as a blessing for the year ahead. Nepali communities across Australia gather in community halls for tika ceremonies, traditional food, cultural programs, and celebration. Ghatasthapana (start of Dashain) falls on 11 October 2026. Check local Nepali associations for ticketed community events.

Celebrate Tihar — the festival of lights — with the Perth Nepali community. Deusi Bhailo singing groups will perform traditional Tihar songs door to door. Selroti, sweets, and community gathering. Venue details to be confirmed — follow community groups for updates.

Four-day Hindu festival honouring the Sun God and Goddess Chhathi Maiya. Devotees observe strict fasting and offer arghya (water offerings) at sunrise and sunset at rivers, lakes or beaches. Main observances: Nahay Khay (13 Nov), Kharna (14 Nov), Sandhya Arghya (15 Nov — sunset offering), Usha Arghya (16 Nov — sunrise offering). Check local Bihari-Nepali community groups for foreshore locations.

One of Australia's biggest Nepalese cultural celebrations! 30,000+ attendees expected. Enjoy Nepalese cuisine, traditional performances, crafts, arts, and community festivities — all in the heart of Darling Harbour. Free entry.