Sydney Sanskrit School

01/09/2026

Celebrate 20 years of tradition with us! On August 29, Sydney Sanskrit School hosted its momentous annual Bhagavad Gita and Subhash*tham competition, a highly anticipated milestone marking two decades of dedication, hard work, and cultural pride.

The day commenced early with an inspiring Nagarakeerthanam procession, where 120 students led parents and teachers in chanting “Om namo bhagavathe vasudevaya” while carrying the Srimad Bhagavadgita Maataa. This was followed by a beautiful formal inauguration in the main hall featuring Ganesha vandana, Deepjwalana (lamp lighting), and traditional recitations by our teachers.

Across four stages and over three hours, our incredible students showcased their year-long practice. Younger students masterfully chanted subhash*thanis and shlokas from Chapter 4 of the Bhagavad Gita, while our oldest students rose to the challenge of a newly introduced Bhagavad Gita quiz.

We owe a massive thank you to our nine esteemed judges from the community—Jayantha Thirumalai Ramachar, Santosh Kumar Valayaputtur, Sudha Prasad, Shashi Prabha Karigiri, Shobhanjali Ranganathan, Bhanu Chottera, Amitha Bhat, Nayan Shashikant, and Lalit Khanna—who carefully evaluated the performances, including a packed Stage 3 with nearly 50 competitors.

The day concluded with an enchanting valedictory ceremony featuring a divine flute performance by Aarabhi Santosh, a beautiful bhajan by Saachi Malhotra, and a powerful Shiva Tandava Stotram by one of our youngest students.
Every participant was proudly recognized with a certificate and a school-logo water bottle, while our judges were felicitated with a plaque and Rajiv Malhotra’s book, ‘Battle for Sanskrit’. We closed this unforgettable 20th-anniversary celebration with a powerful collective chanting of Vande Mataram! 🚩✨

28/08/2026

🎉 Join us for the Annual Bhagavad-Gita and Subhash*tam Competition 2026!

🎉Sydney Sanskrit School is celebrating 20 years of excellence in Sanskrit learning, and we warmly invite our community members to our upcoming competition tomorrow!

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 29th August 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM onwards
📍 Venue: Marsden Road Public School (Marsden Road, Liverpool)

Come encourage our young learners as they showcase their dedication to Vedic knowledge and Sanskrit heritage.
We look forward to seeing you all there!

16/08/2026

Sri Mandir celebrated the 80th Indian Independence Day with a special felicitation for the soldiers in Azadi ke rang, Faujiyo ke sang. The program started with Ganesha Vandana followed by Deepajvalanam, where Sydney Sanskrit School's principal Dr. Meenakshi Srinivasan along with other dignitaries present lit the lamp to commence the program. In this special occasion, Sydney Sanskrit School had the opportunity to present a patriotic song written by Vidwan Janardana Hegde, Vande Bharatamaataram, followed by the national song, Vande Maataram. All students and attendees then had the privilege to listen to the veterans' life stories and their devotion to the country through songs. The night concluded with an aarathi to the deities of the temple and the chanting of Hanuman Chalisa, followed by sumptious prasadam. A special dhanyavaadaha to the Sri Mandir committee and Jatin Pandit ji for providing Sydney Sanskrit School with the opportunity to be surrounded by music and patriotism.

13/08/2026

📸 More moments from our milestone celebration!

Here are some additional photos from our 20th Anniversary and the official launch of the Commemorative Multicultural Pin at the NSW Parliament House. From the vibrant gathering in the McKell Room to the close-up of our beautiful new pin, these highlights capture the true spirit of community and cultural excellence.

Thank you once again to all our distinguished guests and dedicated supporters who made this milestone unforgettable! ✨

13/08/2026

https://udayavani.com/international/vasudaiva-kutumbakam-in-action-20years-of-sydney-sanskrit-school-251057?lang=en

Vasudaiva Kutumbakam in Action: 20Years of Sydney Sanskrit School

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Earlier this afternoon, the School of Vedic Sciences (Aust), Inc / Sydney Sanskrit School hosted a momentous celebration at The McKell Room in the NSW Parliament to mark 20 years of excellence in Sanskrit learning with the official release of their Commemorative Multicultural Pin. The event was graced by approximately 40 to 50 guests, featuring distinguished attendees including NSW Premier Hon. Chris Minns, Minister Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong, Senator Hon. Dave Sharma, Hon MP Nathan Hagarty, Member Hon. Charishma Kaliyanda, Member Hon. Nichole, Councillors Sukriti Bhatta and Department Coordinator Lyndall Franks, Hindu Council National President Mr. Sai Paravastu, Association of Haryanvis President Mr. Sewa Singh, former Member Mr. Paul Lynch, Rotary Club member Mrs. Usha Garg, former President Dr. Sunil Vyas, and Principal Mr. Satendra Kumar. The program opened with traditional welcomes, an Acknowledgement of Country by Neha Natrajan and Dr. Meena Srinivasan, a Ganesha Vandana performance, and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Hon. Charishma Kaliyanda, Hon. Dave Sharma and Cr. Sukriti Bhatta, accompanied by Vedic mantras from Pandit Narendra Dave, Pandit Narayan Bhatt, and Pandit K Venkatraman. Attendees also enjoyed the Australian National Anthem sung in English and Sanskrit by school students and teachers, an overview of the school by President Mr. Karthikeyan Subramanian, and the story of the pin's creation by student Manognya Ghanalinga. The highlight of the afternoon was the official release of the commemorative multicultural pin and an address delivered by Premier Hon. Chris Minns, followed by closing remarks from Neha Natrajan and an afternoon tea. We thank Pallavi Jain ji of Australian Today for attending and covering the event.The Australia Today PMO India Chris Minns Hindu Council Australia fansIndian Council For Cultural Relations Narendra Modi India In Australia (High Commission Of India, Canberra) Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Sydney Sanskrit School

29/07/2026

🌸गुरुपूर्णिमापर्वणः शुभाषयाः! 🌸
​On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, Sydney Sanskrit School students in Wentworthville shared their thoughtful perspectives on the pivotal role a Guru plays in shaping our lives through an interesting session.

​We extend our heartfelt gratitude and warmest wishes to all Gurus and teachers on this special day. Happy Guru Purnima! 🙏✨

26/07/2026

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Editor of the Udayavani Kannada newspaper for the fantastic coverage of our recent day-long workshop on the Mahabharata.Your support helps us bring these timeless epic stories and cultural learning to a wider audience. We truly appreciate the feature!✨

👇 You can find the link to the full article in the comments below!

22/07/2026

🪔We are incredibly grateful to Shri Mandir for their unwavering support of the Sydney Sanskrit School over the last 15 years. From providing vital infrastructure for exams and workshops to creating a platform for our young and adult students to share their learning, the temple has been a true pillar of our community.

A huge thank you to the temple committee and Pandit ji for their constant encouragement! 🙏Recently, our talented adult and youth students came together at the temple premises for a beautiful recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranamam.

We are so proud of everyone who took part, and thrilled that the temple felicitated all participants, featuring them in the latest temple newsletter.🪔

📸 Here are some glimpses from the wonderful event!