Andrew Gee (Calare, Independent) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In our electorate of Calare, we have a growing Hindu community comprising well over 500 families. They've recently come together with a shared dream of building the first Hindu temple in the Central West. Currently, there is no dedicated local place to gather for prayer, festivals or cultural activities or to teach children the values and traditions of the Hindu faith. By recently establishing the Color City Hindu Corporation, the Hindu community is passionately pursuing its dream of having a space that serves as a spiritual, cultural and educational centre for generations to come. The corporation's inauguration is an important milestone, and I wish to acknowledge the corporation's committee members: president Balaji Chakravarthy, vice-president Sanjay Sood, organisation promoter Sreejith Kuramanghat, manager Monica Sood and Treasurer Lakshmikanth Tammineni. The corporation is seeking to raise funds for the purchase of land, which has been identified, and the construction of a temple. I congratulate all corporation members on the launch of this vibrant new group and support them in their advocacy efforts. Thank you to all members of the Hindu community for their significant and important contribution to the life of our region and our country.