Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple, Melbourne

Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple is the first Temple in Victoria. It was built in 1992. The temple has finished two Maha(Major) Kumbhabishekams and the last on was held in 2007.

Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Temple, Melbourne;

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Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar temple was the first traditional Hindu temple to be established in Melbourne, 1992. Since then the temple has fulfilled the spiritual and cultural aspirations of thousands of Hindus in Victoria.

Punarutharana Maha Kubabhishegam (Restorative Consecration Ceremony) was conducted on 17-06-2007. The temple has been extensively renovated, with new shrines built, a Rajagopuram added and its internal and external decorations refurbished or enhanced.

Seperate shrines for Deities for Hanumanji and Nagam has been built in the new extension at rear of the temple. And Kumbabhishegam has been carried out on 12-09-2012 to mark and celebrate the placing of Hanumanji and Nagam in their respective peedam (alters).

New hall has been built for temple. The religious opening ceremony for the hall has taken place on April 2013. And new Thaer Velloddam (Chariot’s First Run) happened on April 2013.

The temple is present at 1292 Mountain Hwy, The Basin – 3154 Melbourne (Victoria) Australia 3154. One can reach there by using their own vehicles. Boronia is the nearest rail head present. Melbourne Airport is the nearest airport present at the temple.

Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 7.00am – 12.00noon & 6.00pm – 9.00pm, Weekends and Public Holidays 7.00 am – 1.00 pm & 4.30 pm – 9.00 pm

Pooja Archanas Price Description Time Duration
For all Dieties $51.00 All Dieties Any time 25 Mins
For only one deity $5.00 One Name & one Deity only Any time 05 Mins
For Vinayagar, Shivan & Ambal $10.00 One Name all 3 dieties Any time 07 Mins
For three Deities only $15.00 Per Family multiple names Any time 10 Mins
For Vinayagar, Shivan, Ambal, Durga & Murugan $25.00 Per family multiple Names Any time 15 Mins
Archana to bless New Car $51.00 Need to be done after pooja on any day Any time 15 Mins
Kungkuma Archana $20.00 Ambal or Durga Any time 10 Mins
Modcha Archana for Shivan (5 Dieties) $25.00 For Sivan Any time 15 Mins

Navagraha Archana
(9 Planets) $25.00 Per family –Multiple names Any time 15 mins
Sahastra Nama Archana $125.00 Per family , For Any Diety 1008 Namas + one Prasadam Pre-Agreed time 45 Mins

Abhishekam
Abhishekam for any one diety $125.00 Need to be done before daily Pooja+ Prasadam Pre Arranged 45 Mins
Abhishekam for any diety on Friday and Function Days $151.00 Need to be done before daily Pooja+ Prasadam Pre Arranged 45 Mins
Navagraha Abhishegam & Pooja $151.00 Need to be done before daily Pooja+ Prasadam Pre Arranged 60 Mins

Sanghabhishegam
(with 108 Sangus & Homam) $351.00 Homam and Abhishegam (Including 2 Prasadams) Pre Arranged 135 Mins
Snapana Abhishegam $251.00 Homam and Abhishegam (Including 2 Prasadams) Pre Arranged 90 Mins
Uruthira Abhishegam $151.00 Homam and Abhishegam (Including 2 Prasadams) Pre Arranged 60 Mins

Pooja
Daily Maintenance Pooja $101.00 Abhishegam, Archana, two Prasadam Pre Arranged 2 hours
Mothaka Pooja $151.00 108 Mothakams + Pooja for Ganesha Pre Arranged 30 Mins
Prasatha Pooja $51.00 Inlcudes Arcahanai for 1 diety and prasadam Pre Arranged 30 Mins
Special Pooja for Newborn Baby $101.00 Pooja with Prasadam Pre Arranged 30 Mins
Vadaimalai Pooja for Vairavar $75.00 Vadaimalai and Arachanai for Vairavar Pre Arranged 30 Mins

Homam
Aayushya Homam $275.00 Homam, Abhishegam, Pooja and Prasadam Pre Arranged 90 Mins
Ganapathy Homam $275.00 Homam, Abhishegam, Pooja and Prasadam Pre Arranged 90 Mins
Navagraha Shanti $301.00 Homam, Abhishegam, Pooja and Prasadam Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Thivasam $75.00 Need to buy pre-arranged items for the Thivasam Pre Arranged 60 Mins
Sathurthi Thiruvila $600.00 Abhishekam, pooja and Swami Procession Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Pournami Thiruvila $550.00 Abhishekam, pooja and Swami Procession Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Karthikai Thiruvila $550.00 Abhishekam, pooja and Swami Procession Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Thaipoosam Thiruvilla $550.00 Abhishekam, pooja and Swami Procession Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Navarathiri $200.00 Abhishekam & Alangara Pooja Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Pillair Kathai $150.00 Abhishekam & Latcha Archanai Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Gowriviratham $150.00 Abhishekam Pre Arranged 60 Mins
Sangadahara Sathurthi $600.00 Abhishekam Pre Arranged 60 Mins
Santhana Kaapu
Santhana Kaapu for Any one Diety $151.00 Santhanam covering One Diety + Archana Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Santhana Kaapu for Any Diety On Ubayam Days $75.00 Santhanam Covering One Diety + Archana Pre Arranged 120 Mins
Annaprashanam (Feeding First Food to the Child) $51.00 Offering New Born Baby to Vinayagar Pre Arranged 15 Mins