Vishnu Siva Mandir, Canberra

Located in Mawson, Canberra, Vishnu Siva Mandir proffers believers a chance to pray, meditate and perform community activities. The temple complex also host a public library that allows people to learn about the South Asian literature and culture. The sacred shrine is operated by the Mandir Society of Australia Incorporated, a non-profit society incorporated in 1989 who has built it in the true traditions of ancient Shaiva and Vaishnava agama. The temple is host a number of Hindu deities, each reflecting a separate ideal of Hinduism, amongst the most prominent deities in this temple are Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati, LoredGanesha, Lord Murugan, Goddess Maha Devi, Lord Rama and his consort Sita and brother Lakshmana, Lord Hanuman, Lord PrasannaVenkateswara and Radha and Vishnu incarnation, Lord Krishna. Apart from the daily worship opportunity, the temple gives one a chance to find spiritual guidance and learn and teach Indian classical music, dance and art. The temple also organizes regular yoga retreats as well and preach Hinduism in Australia in the most appropriate manner through Seva (service).