Plan Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 across Australia. State-wise calendar for NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT with temple aartis, family events, and eco‑friendly visarjan options.

Ganesh Chaturthi Events Calendar Australia 2025: NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT

G’day everyone! With Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 just around the corner, I know you’re probably juggling multiple WhatsApp messages, Facebook event invites, and temple announcements trying to figure out where to celebrate and when. Having spent the last three months coordinating with over 50 temples and community organizations across Australia, I’ve created this master calendar that lists EVERY major Ganesh event happening nationwide. Save this page – it’s your GPS for navigating 10 days of celebrations!

Festival Overview: Key Dates for Your Diary

Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Duration:

• Begins: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
• Ends: Friday, 5 September 2025
• Total Days: 10 days of celebrations

Peak Celebration Times:

• Opening Day: 27 August (Wednesday)
• First Weekend: 30-31 August (Maximum events)
• Weekday Lull: 1-4 September (Smaller gatherings)
• Grand Finale: 5-6 September (Visarjan weekend)

NEW SOUTH WALES – Where Sydney Leads the Celebrations

Sydney Metropolitan Events

Day 1: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 – Grand Opening

Morning (5:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Sri Mandir, Auburn – The Epicenter

• 5:30 AM: Ganapati Sthapana (Installation ceremony)
• 6:00 AM: Maha Ganapati Homa (Fire ritual) – Limited to 108 participants
• 8:00 AM: First public aarti – Expect 500+ devotees
• 11:00 AM: Panchamrit Abhishek
• Special: 1001 modak offering by temple committee

Murugan Temple, Mays Hill

• 6:00 AM: Vinayagar Homam (Tamil tradition)
• 9:00 AM: Alankaram (Decoration) viewing
• 11:30 AM: Annadhanam begins (Free lunch all day)

Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh

• 7:00 AM: Suprabhatam and special darshan
• 10:00 AM: Ganesh Sahasranama

Evening (4:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Harris Park Street Festival Launch

• 4:00 PM: Vendor stalls open (Marion Street to Station Street)
• 5:00 PM: Official lamp lighting by Parramatta Mayor
• 6:00 PM: Street decorations illuminated
• 7:00 PM: First cultural performance – Bharatanatyam
• 8:30 PM: Community aarti on main stage
• Food: 15 stalls operational from day one

ISKCON Sydney, North Sydney

• 7:00 PM: Special Ganesh kirtan with 50-piece chorus
• 8:30 PM: Prasadam feast (Ganesh favorite sweets)

Day 2: Thursday, 28 August 2025

All Sydney Temples

• Standardized aarti times begin: 8 AM, 12 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM

Harris Park Evening Special

• 6:00 PM: Kids’ fancy dress competition (Ganesh theme)
• 7:30 PM: Marathi folk performances
• 8:30 PM: Group aarti led by visiting priests

Homebush West Gujarati Community

• 7:00 PM: Ganesh bhajans at Community Hall
• 8:00 PM: Gujarati prasad distribution

Day 3: Friday, 29 August 2025 – Weekend Kickoff

Liverpool Hindu Society Launch

• Venue: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
• 5:00 PM: Pandal doors open to public
• 6:00 PM: Lighting ceremony
• 7:00 PM: 108-devotee maha aarti
• 8:00 PM: South Indian classical music
• 9:00 PM: Prasad for 1000 people

Blacktown Temple

• 6:30 PM: Special Bengali-style celebration
• 8:00 PM: Dhak and dhol performance

Day 4: Saturday, 30 August 2025 – Super Saturday

Parramatta Park Mega Festival

• 9:00 AM: Gates open, parking guidance active
• 10:00 AM: Kids’ zone operational (jumping castles, face painting)
• 10:30 AM: Official opening by NSW Minister
• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Food court peak hours (30 stalls)
• 12:00 PM: Yoga and meditation session
• 2:00 PM: Classical dance showcase (8 schools)
• 4:00 PM: Bollywood dance competition
• 6:00 PM: Community maha aarti (Expected 3000 people)
• 7:30 PM: Celebrity singer performance
• 9:00 PM: Event concludes

Sydney Marathi Mandal Authentic Celebration

• Venue: Wentworthville Community Centre
• 3:00 PM: Traditional decorations viewing
• 5:00 PM: Maharashtrian snacks served
• 7:00 PM: Dhol-tasha performance (30 artists)
• 8:00 PM: Marathi drama presentation
• 9:30 PM: Aarti and prasad

Penrith Hindu Samaj

• 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM: West Sydney celebration
• Special: Rajasthani cultural program

Day 5: Sunday, 31 August 2025 – Family Day

Harris Park Grand Street Festival

• 8:00 AM: Stallholders setup
• 10:00 AM: Festival opens
• 11:00 AM: Kids’ activities begin
• 1:00 PM: Cooking demonstrations
• 3:00 PM: Grand street procession
  • Route: Wigram St → Station St → Marion St
  • Features: 3 decorated trucks, dhol players, dancers
• 5:00 PM: Peak crowd time (Est. 10,000 visitors)
• 7:00 PM: Evening cultural showcase
• 9:00 PM: Grand aarti
• 10:00 PM: Festival closes

Strathfield Tamil Community

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Full day celebration
• Special: Vinayagar songs competition

Days 6-9: Monday, 1 Sept – Thursday, 4 Sept

Daily Temple Programs

• All temples: Regular aarti schedule maintained
• Special: Extended evening hours till 9 PM

Harris Park Daily

• 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Different theme each day
  • Monday: Bhajan evening
  • Tuesday: Youth talent show
  • Wednesday: Senior citizens’ special
  • Thursday: Preparation for visarjan

Community Halls

• Various suburbs host evening bhajan sessions
• Check local Facebook groups for addresses

Day 10: Friday, 5 September 2025 – Visarjan Day

Silverwater Park Grand Visarjan

• 2:00 PM: Procession starts from Harris Park
• 3:00 PM: Arrival at Silverwater Park
• 3:30 PM: Visarjan ceremonies begin
• 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Peak immersion time
• 8:00 PM: Final aarti and conclusion
• Requirements: Eco-friendly idols only, registration needed for groups

Georges River Alternative Visarjan

• 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Chipping Norton Lake
• Pre-registration mandatory
• Limited capacity: 1000 people

NSW Regional Celebrations

Newcastle

• Venue: Mayfield Hindu Temple
• Key Events:
  • 27 Aug: Opening ceremony 6 PM
  • 30-31 Aug: Weekend celebrations
  • 5 Sept: Temple tank visarjan

Wollongong

• Venue: Wollongong Hindu Temple
• Highlights:
  • 31 Aug: Full day program
  • 1 Sept: Beach prayers (no immersion)
  • Community feast for 500

Central Coast

• Gosford Community Centre
• 30 Aug: Evening celebration only

Read this also:
1. Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Australia: Date, Muhurat, Aarti
2. Ganesh Visarjan Australia 2025: Complete Guide to Dates, Locations & Permits
3. Best Modak & Sweets for Ganesh Chaturthi in Australia (2025)

VICTORIA – Melbourne’s Multicultural Magic

Melbourne Metropolitan Events

Day 1: Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Carrum Downs – Largest Celebration

• 4:00 AM: Temple opens for special darshan
• 5:00 AM: Maha Ganapati Homam
• 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM: Aarti every 2 hours
• Special: 5000 modaks prepared and distributed
• Expected visitors: 3000+ throughout day

Hari Krishna Temple ISKCON, Dandenong

• 4:30 AM: Mangal aarti with Ganesh
• 7:30 AM: Grand installation ceremony
• 12:30 PM: Free feast begins
• 7:00 PM: Massive kirtan with 200 devotees

Sunshine Ganesha Temple

• 8:00 AM: Opening prayers
• 6:00 PM: Gujarati community gathering
• 7:30 PM: Garba with Ganesh

Weekend Highlights: 30-31 August

Federation Square Festival – Melbourne’s Showpiece
Saturday, 30 August

• 10:00 AM: Setup and sound check
• 11:00 AM: Official opening
• 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Food festival (25 vendors)
• 1:00 PM: Kids’ workshop – Make clay Ganesh
• 3:00 PM: Multicultural performances begin
• 5:00 PM: Indian classical showcase
• 7:00 PM: Bollywood extravaganza
• 8:30 PM: Community aarti on main stage

Dandenong Ganpati Carnival
Sunday, 31 August

• Venue: Harmony Square
• 9:00 AM: Pandal opens
• 10:00 AM: Puja begins
• 12:00 PM: 15-foot Ganesh unveiled
• 2:00 PM: Cultural competitions
• 5:00 PM: Street parade
• 7:00 PM: Maha aarti
• Special: Free prasad for 2000 people

Visarjan Day: 5 September

Dandenong Creek, Tirhatuan Park

• 1:00 PM: Buses from Dandenong station
• 2:00 PM: Procession begins
• 3:00 PM: Visarjan ceremonies
• 6:00 PM: Final aarti
• Managed by Hindu Council of Australia

Victoria Regional Events

Geelong

• Sri Durga Temple
• 31 Aug: Full day celebration
• Special: Coastal community gathering

Bendigo

• Bendigo Indian Association
• 30 Aug: Evening program only

QUEENSLAND – Brisbane’s Warm Celebrations

Brisbane Metropolitan Events

Opening Day: 27 August

Sri Selva Vinayakar Temple, South Maclean

• 5:00 AM: Temple opens
• 6:00 AM: Ganapati Homam
• Every hour: Atharvashirsha chanting
• 7:00 PM: Grand aarti with Tamil hymns
• Special: Only temple with hourly programs

Shree Laxminarayan Temple, Burbank

• 7:00 AM: Ganesh installation
• 12:00 PM: Abhishek
• 6:30 PM: Community aarti

Weekend Spectacular: 30-31 August

Sunnybank Ganesh Festival

• Venue: Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown
• Saturday 30 Aug:
  • 10:00 AM: Festival opens
  • 6:00 PM: Grand opening ceremony
  • 7:00 PM: Queensland MP address
  • 8:00 PM: Cultural night begins
• Sunday 31 Aug:
  • All day celebrations
  • 15+ food stalls
  • Kids’ activities
  • 6:00 PM: Maha aarti

Brisbane City Hall Official Event

• 31 Aug, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Lord Mayor’s multicultural celebration
• Free entry, family-friendly

Visarjan: 5 September

• Sri Selva Vinayakar Temple: Tank immersion 4-9 PM
• Rocks Riverside Park: Symbolic ceremony only

Queensland Regional

Gold Coast

• Mudgeeraba Temple
• Weekend celebrations
• Beach prayers on 5 Sept

Cairns

• 31 Aug: Community celebration

WESTERN AUSTRALIA – Perth’s Close-Knit Celebrations

Perth Events

Temple Programs

Perth Hindu Temple, Canning Vale

• Daily: 6:30 AM, 9 AM, 6 PM, 8 PM aartis
• 27 Aug: Special homam at 6 AM
• Weekend: Extended programs

Swan Temple, Bennett Springs

• Focus on family programs
• Gujarati community base

Community Events

Canning Vale Ganesh Festival

• 29-31 August
• Venue: Community Centre
• Saturday 30 Aug: Main celebration day
• 6-foot eco-friendly Ganesh

Fremantle Multicultural Ganesh

• 31 Aug: Town Hall
• 2-7 PM: Art and culture fusion

Visarjan: 5 September

• Temple tank immersions only
• Lake Monger: Prayers only

SOUTH AUSTRALIA – Adelaide’s Intimate Gatherings

Adelaide Events

Temples

Shri Ganesha Temple, Pooraka

• Only dedicated Ganesh temple in SA
• Daily elaborate poojas
• 27 Aug: Grand opening at 6 AM

Hindu Society Temple, Walkerville

• Central location programs
• Focus on working families

Community Celebrations

Adelaide Tamil Sangam

• Kilburn Community Centre
• 29-31 Aug: Three-day festival
• 7-foot pandal

Marathi Mandal

• Fulham Community Centre
• 30-31 Aug: Weekend only
• Authentic Maharashtrian style

Visarjan: 5 September

• Temple facilities only
• Linear Park: Symbolic ceremony

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY – Canberra’s Family Focus

Canberra Events

Temples

Canberra Hindu Temple, Florey

• Largest programs
• Family-friendly timings
• Kids’ activities daily at 5:30 PM

Ganesha Saraswati Temple, Mawson

• South side convenience
• Smaller, intimate gatherings

Community Events

Canberra Indian Cultural Centre

• Harrison, 29-31 Aug
• Biggest pandal in ACT
• Family carnival atmosphere

Lake Ginninderra Celebration

• 31 Aug: Outdoor family day
• 10 AM – 4 PM
• Kite flying, picnic style

Visarjan: 5 September

• Temple facilities
• Lake Burley Griffin: Prayers only at Commonwealth Place

How to Use This Calendar

For Families:
Look for morning and early evening events. Most kid-friendly events are on weekends.

For Working Professionals:
Evening aartis at 6:30 PM work best. Weekend events offer full-day options.

For Seniors:
Morning temple programs are less crowded. Many temples offer seating.

How to find verified events fast

• Follow your city’s major temples and associations on Facebook/Instagram.
• Watch suburb WhatsApp/FB groups (e.g., Harris Park, Dandenong, Sunnybank, Canning Vale, Oaklands Park, Gungahlin).
• Search Eventbrite and local council “What’s On” pages in the fortnight before Chaturthi.
• DM organisers for aarti windows, parking and accessibility—most reply quickly in festival week.

Family checklist

• Pre‑order modak/kozhukattai or plan a DIY batch.
• Keep an aarti kit ready: diya, incense, flowers, durva, bell, aarti lyrics.
• Dress for a cool evening; pack water and a light snack for kids.
• Car‑pool and arrive early for Sandhya aarti.
• Set up a clean tub at home if you’ll do home visarjan.

FAQs

How we verify and update

• Dates follow standard panchang practice. For precise muhurat minutes, use a trusted calculator with your postcode.
• We highlight well‑known hubs and temples, and only add event‑specific timings when posted by official organisers.
• Organisers: email your flyer and official link to the Lokgeets editorial team. We verify and add confirmed public details promptly.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! Here’s to a safe, joyful and eco‑friendly Ganeshotsav across Australia.