Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Riverstone Representative Joins Sydney Puthige Matha Religious Festival
A religious festival was held at Sri Puthige Matha in Sydney.
It honored Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamiji during his 355th Aradhana Mahotsava.
Many devotees attended the event.
They watched prayers and special ceremonies.
People also recited devotional verses, sang bhajans and enjoyed cultural performances.
Warren Kirby, a local parliamentarian, joined the celebrations.
He praised the Indian community for preserving its traditions in Australia.
Everyone shared a traditional meal called Bhojana Prasada.
Labor parliamentarian Warren Kirby attended the 355th Aradhana Mahotsava at Sri Puthige Matha in Sydney.
The programme included Panchamrita Abhisheka, special puja, Ashtottara Archana, prayers, bhajans and cultural presentations.
Chief priest Nitish Acharya led the principal rituals, assisted by Narayana Bhat.
Attendees shared an Udupi-style Anna Santarpana and Bhojana Prasada during the celebration.
Kirby praised the Indian community’s cultural contributions and reaffirmed support for multiculturalism and communal harmony.
- Who
- Warren Kirby, devotees, community leaders, volunteers and religious representatives including Prasanna Acharya attended the event.
- What
- The 355th Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamiji was celebrated with religious rituals, devotional activities, cultural presentations and a communal meal.
- When
- The event took place during the reported 355th Aradhana Mahotsava; the articles do not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Sri Puthige Matha in Sydney, Australia.
- Why
- The celebration was held as a religious observance honoring Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamiji and supporting the continuation of Indian religious and cultural traditions.
- Event
- 355th Aradhana Mahotsava of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamiji
- Venue
- Sri Puthige Matha, Sydney
- Special guest
- Warren Kirby, Labor Member for Riverstone
- Main rituals
- Panchamrita Abhisheka, special puja and Ashtottara Archana
- Religious activities
- Sri Raghavendra Stotra recitation, Ashtottara Parayana and bhajans
- Meal
- Udupi-style Anna Santarpana and Bhojana Prasada
- Message
- Support for multiculturalism, communal harmony and peaceful coexistence