The Maha Yagya, held from May 4 to 10, 2025, in Munno Para Downs, concluded with overwhelming success—raising over $1 million towards the construction of a Mandir and cultural centre. This spiritually uplifting, weeklong event united the local Nepali-speaking community through devotion, service, and collective purpose. The event was officially inaugurated by Mayor Glenn Docherty...
On May 3, 2025, the quiet suburb of Munno Para Downs in South Australia transformed into a vibrant spiritual hub as it hosted Australia’s first-ever Kalash Yatra — a sacred procession deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. Organised by the Punya Foundation and the Maha Yagya Management Committee, this landmark event marked the beginning of a...
Punya Foundation and the Maha Yagya Management Committee welcome you to be part of a special fundraising event, taking place from 4 May to 10 May 2025 at 32 De Mannu Road, Munno Para Downs, SA 5115. The week-long Maha Yagya is dedicated to raising essential funds to purchase a block of land to build...
Punya Foundation organised a park cleaning program on March 29, 2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship. The event took place at Pioneer Park in Salisbury, South Australia, reinforcing Foundation’s mission to promote civic responsibility and collective well-being. The program was coordinated by Pandit Santi Ram Upadhaya Dhakal (Director...
Each year, we take pride on the publication of our Annual Report. This is a medium for us to demonstrate our engagement, responsibility taking and to prove our accountability. The Annual Report 2024 details our global initiatives focused on education, empowerment, and community collaboration across Australia, Nepal, the United States, Canada and Ethiopia. The report...
On 8 February 2025, the Punya Foundation hosted a Community Consultation in Salisbury, South Australia, focused on the issues of family, domestic, and sexual violence. This event brought together seven engaged community members who participated in an insightful program designed to foster a deeper understanding of these sensitive topics. The TECS project team, present at...