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...
On 16 October 2024, on invitation of The Honourable Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Mr Tilchand Sapkota, the CEO of Punya Foundation led a team representing the Foundation to the South Australian Parliament House to observe Dashain reception. The program was organised by the Multicultural Commission under the Ministry of Multicultural Affairs. Minister...
Punya Foundation organised Dashain Blessing Exchange program with the Salisbury Council and the City of Playford on 14 October 2024. Foundation’s board directors, well-wishers and volunteers attended the program. The majority of the community members associated with Punya Foundation live in the Salisbury Council and the City of Playford. Mr Til Chand Sapkota, the CEO...
On 8 September 2024, on initiation and lead of a few female volunteers, Punya Foundation organised Panchami Puja in Salisbury, South Australia. The significance of Panchami Puja during Teej lies in its reinforcement of marital and familial bonds. By honouring Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, devotees pray for blessings for their relationships, invoking divine favour...