Thu 18 June 2026
Events
Upcoming festivals, recent events, and the year's calendar of observances.
Upcoming Events
Festivals and observances coming up this year. Past events are removed from this list automatically.
Mon 22 June 2026
Ani Utteram
Sat 18 July 2026
Monthly Chaturthi
Wed 12 August 2026
Adi Amavasai
Sat 15 August 2026
Adi Puram
Sun 16 August 2026
Naga Chathuthi
Fri 4 September 2026
Krishna Jayanthi
Wed 14 October 2026
Monthly Chaturthi
Wed 21 October 2026
Vijayathasami
Tue 10 November 2026
Kantha Shashti Starts
Fri 13 November 2026
Monthly Chaturthi
Sun 15 November 2026
Kantha Shashti Finishes (Sooran Por)
Mon 16 November 2026
Murugan Thirukalyanam
Tue 24 November 2026
Thiru Karthigai Vieatham (Kumaralaya Theepam)
Wed 25 November 2026
Vinayakar Shasti Viratham Starts
Sun 13 December 2026
Monthly Chaturthi
Tue 15 December 2026
Vinayakar Shashti Viratham
Wed 16 December 2026
Thiruvembavai Starts
Fri 25 December 2026
Arudhra Tharisanam
Recent Events
Highlights from recently concluded GCHCA gatherings and ongoing initiatives.
Oct 26, 2025
GCHCA Gold Coast Murugan Skantha Shasti
Six-day festival celebrating Lord Muruga's victory over evil — bhajans, abhishekam, and community gathering.
Sept 27, 2025
Navaratri 2025
Nine nights of devotion, music, and dance — celebrating the Divine Mother in all her forms.
Apr 2025
Ram Navami and Ugadi
Joint celebration of the birth of Lord Rama and the traditional New Year — bhajans, prayers and community festivities.
Feb 2025
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Lord Shiva — abhishekam, bhajans and all-night devotional gathering.
Feb 2025
Thaipusam
Tamil festival honouring Lord Murugan with prayers, kavadi and community celebration.
Jan 2025
Pongal
Traditional South Indian harvest festival giving thanks to the Sun God — featuring sweet pongal, music and cultural performances.
Ongoing
Construction of Stage 1 & 2
The Cultural Precinct is progressing rapidly. Drive past 15 Byth Street, Arundel, QLD 4214 to see the progress, or follow updates on Facebook.
Archives & Media
Our archive of past events and historical photos can be viewed on the following pages and channels: