We are a group of passionate and committed Hindu faith practitioners as Founding Members, with experience in establishing and running not-for-profit organisations and community services.

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Departed Souls
Deserve Sacred Honor &
We Ensure It.

Help us maintain Australia's first Hindu Antyeshti service center. Support families in their most vulnerable moments through authentic ceremonies, spiritual comfort, cultural heritage preservation.

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Serve Community

Seva is the act of extending spiritual support and cultural
preservation to others unconditionally, which is a sacred duty rooted in Dharma

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Complete Antyeshti ceremonies performed with authentic Hindu traditions, providing families spiritual comfort during their most difficult moments while honoring departed souls.

Sacred Sanchayanam rituals conducted at appropriate water bodies, ensuring proper completion of final rites according to ancient scriptures and modern Australian regulations.

Experienced priests and spiritual counselors provide families with proper guidance on Hindu funeral customs, mantras, and ongoing commemorative rituals throughout the mourning period.

ABOUT OM SHANTHI THEERTHAM

Preserving Sacred Traditions For Future Generations

Spiritual service is the essence of extending compassionate support to families during their most vulnerable moments, which is a sacred duty guided by ancient wisdom. Our commitment stems from understanding that every departed soul deserves dignified final rites performed according to authentic Hindu traditions, without expecting recognition but seeking to preserve cultural heritage.

Community-Centered Approach

Melbourne's Hindu families now have access to comprehensive funeral services that honor both traditional rituals and contemporary Australian requirements through our dedicated facility.

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Dedicated volunteers, experienced priests, and community leaders unite to ensure sustainable spiritual services, creating a lasting legacy of cultural preservation and family support in Melbourne's Hindu community.

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OM SHANTHI THEERTHAM

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Raman​​ Arun

Property Consultant

Mahesh Bhuvaneswaran

Business Development

Mahesh Ganapathi

Cyber Security

Bala Krishna​

Asset Management

Shankeranarayan Krishnaswamy

IT Consulting

Suthakar Pallipalayam

Strategy & Consulting

Ramesh Rao

Community Leader & NFP Specialist

Radhakrishnan Sethuraman

IT Consulting

Srikanth Poondi Sridharan

Accounting & Finance

Paresh Valob

Temple President & Entrepreneur
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We offer comprehensive Hindu final rites services including complete Antyeshti ceremonies, Sanchayanam (ash immersion), ongoing monthly and yearly rituals, spiritual guidance from experienced priests, assistance with funeral documentation, and cultural education programs. Our facility at 112 Poath Road, Hughesdale provides a dedicated space for authentic Hindu funeral ceremonies in Melbourne.

Our ceremonies fully adhere to Australian funeral regulations while maintaining authentic Hindu traditions. For example, the Mukhagni ritual is adapted by lighting incense and touching the flame to the deceased's lips, chest, and legs, then placing a ghee lamp on the coffin before cremation, ensuring both spiritual authenticity and legal compliance.

As a not-for-profit organization, we aim to make our services accessible to all families regardless of financial circumstances. We accept donations of any amount, either as monthly subscriptions or one-time contributions, to help sustain our facility and services. Email receipts are provided for all donations.

Yes, families from across Australia can access our services. We coordinate with funeral directors and provide comprehensive support including priest services, ritual materials, and guidance throughout the entire process. Our goal is to ensure no Hindu family lacks access to proper final rites regardless of their location.

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