Perth Hindu Temple, Canning Vale: Timings, History and Visitor Guide
Quick answer: Perth Hindu Temple, dedicated to Shiva and Meenakshi, is at 271 Warton Road, Canning Vale, WA 6155. The temple's website lists hours of roughly 6:00 AM–12:00 PM and 6:00 PM–9:00 PM daily (12:30 PM close on weekends), but also shows a notice that pooja timing has recently changed, so call ahead to confirm.
Timings above are published by the temple. Call (08) 9455 2097 to confirm before you travel.
Perth Hindu Temple facts at a glance
Labels show how each detail was checked. Official site comes from the temple's own website, Third-party comes from listings or visitor reports, Conflicting means sources disagree, and Not published means the temple does not state it online.
- Official name
- Perth Hindu Temple, officially the Perth Shiva Temple Official site / Wikipedia
- Address
- 271 Warton Road, Canning Vale, WA 6155, Australia Wikipedia / listings — one older listing shows "41 Warton Road" Conflicting
- Phone
- (08) 9455 2097 Official site
- info@perthhindutemple.com Official site
- Website
- hindu.org.au Official site
- Managed by
- Hindu Association of Western Australia (HAWA) Official site — Wikipedia separately names Shri Shiva Devasthanam as the operating non-profit Conflicting
- Main deities
- Shiva and Meenakshi Wikipedia
- Daily hours
- About 6:00 AM–12:00/12:30 PM and 6:00 PM–9:00 PM Official site — site also shows a "pooja timing changed" notice with no new times given Conflicting
- Oldest temple in WA
- Yes; land consecrated 1987, murtis installed February 1990 Wikipedia
- Final tower (Royal Gopuram)
- Completed June 2008, after over 20 years of construction Wikipedia
- Entry fee
- None stated Not published
Perth Hindu Temple timings
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday to Friday | 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
All times are Australian Western Standard Time (AWST), which does not observe daylight saving. These hours come from the temple's own homepage. At the same time, several other pages on the temple's site (Pooja, Contact, Canteen) currently carry a scrolling banner reading "Temple Pooja Timing is Changed," without stating what the new hours are. That suggests the hours above may be out of date. Call (08) 9455 2097 before a special trip, especially around festival days.
Looking for an auspicious date for a homam? Check the day's tithi on the ShivMarg Panchang, or read the Shiv Chalisa before visiting a Shiva temple.
History of Perth Hindu Temple
Perth Hindu Temple, officially the Perth Shiva Temple, is the oldest Hindu temple in Western Australia. According to Wikipedia, plans for a temple in Perth began in 1985, when the local Hindu community first gathered to discuss the project. Independent listings differ on the exact date of that first meeting, with some citing mid-June 1985 and others mid-July 1985; this page treats the year, 1985, as the reliable figure and leaves the exact day unresolved.
The temple land was consecrated in 1987 by Swami Shantanand Saraswati. Construction progressed over the following years, and the murtis (sacred images) of Shiva and Meenakshi were installed in February 1990, marking the temple's effective opening. Some sources describe 1990–1991 as the main construction and groundbreaking period for the core shrine.
The temple continued to grow for two more decades. Its final Royal Tower (Rajagopuram), toward which the Perth City Council contributed over US$600,000, took more than 20 years to complete and was finished in June 2008. In May 2022, in the lead-up to that year's Australian federal election, both major parties separately pledged A$1 million each toward the temple's further development.
Source: Wikipedia, citing the temple's archived history page and contemporary news reporting, cross-checked against hindu.org.au.
Homams, poojas and festivals
Homams (fire ceremonies)
The temple's website describes homam as an auspicious way of accessing the divine through Agni, the fire deity, and lists the following homams available for booking:
- Ganapathy Homam — before a new venture, business, marriage or birthday
- Lakshmi Kubera Homam — for wealth and prosperity
- Mrityunjaya Homam — for long life and recovery from prolonged illness
- Sudarshana Homam — for protection, success and overcoming obstacles
- Santhana Gopala Homam — prayers to Lord Vishnu for healthy progeny
- Navagraha Homam — for all nine planetary deities, to balance their influence
- Ayush Homam — for longevity, performed to Lord Shiva
- Danvantri Homam — for a disease-free life, performed to the Lord of Medicine
- Sri Durga Homam — for protection and removal of obstacles
To book a homam or check an auspicious date, contact the temple administrator or resident priests on (08) 9455 2097.
Regular monthly and weekly observances
The temple's religious calendar lists recurring observances such as a first-Friday Sri Mariamman procession with Tamil bhajans, a second-Friday North Indian bhajan evening, a third-Friday Sri Ayyappan Abhishekam with bhajans, a fourth-Saturday Sri Mariamman monthly Abhishekam, a fifth-Friday youth bhajans evening (on months with five Fridays), and fortnightly Pradosham prayers to Shiva.
Festivals celebrated
| Festival | Significance |
|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Night-long vigil, fasting and prayer for Lord Shiva. |
| Holi | The festival of colours. |
| Rama Navami | Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama. |
| Janmashtami | Marks the birth of Lord Krishna. |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Honours the birth of Lord Ganesha. |
| Navaratri | Nine nights celebrating the divine feminine. |
| Diwali | The festival of lights. |
| Purattasi Saturdays | Weekly prayers to Perumal (Vishnu) with a vegetarian feast, through the Tamil month of Purattasi. |
Exact dates shift each year with the lunar calendar; check the temple's own festivals page and religious calendar, or browse the ShivMarg Hindu festivals guide.
Canteen and catering
The temple runs a volunteer canteen serving South Indian vegetarian food. Its canteen page gives two slightly different schedules: an introductory note says it currently operates Saturday (morning and evening) and Sunday (morning), while a more detailed listing further down the same page gives these hours:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Monday and Thursday | 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
The temple notes the canteen may be closed on days when temple functions are scheduled, so call (08) 9455 2097 to check before visiting. The temple also offers South Indian vegetarian catering for weddings, engagements and birthday celebrations through the same number.
Directions and parking
The temple is at 271 Warton Road, Canning Vale, a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia. Approximate coordinates are 32.0834°S, 115.9496°E.
Parking
Not published The temple's website does not publish parking details. Visitor photos and reviews suggest an on-site car park; expect it to be busier on weekends and during major festivals such as Navaratri and Diwali.
Visitor tips
The points below are general Hindu temple etiquette; the temple's site does not publish a separate dress code, so follow posted signage and volunteer guidance on site.
- Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered.
- Remove your shoes before entering the shrine areas.
- Call ahead for current timings, given the site's own "pooja timing changed" notice.
- If you want a homam on a specific date, book with the temple administrator in advance rather than on arrival.
- Weekend mornings combine darshan with the canteen's dosa and South Indian breakfast service, which is popular with families.
New to Shiva worship? Read the Shiv Chalisa or browse the full aarti collection on ShivMarg before your visit.
Other Hindu temples near Perth
Perth has a small but active set of Hindu temples, each run by a separate organization.
- Bala Murugan Temple, 12 Mandogalup Road, Mandogalup, WA 6167. A Tamil temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, serving the Sri Lankan, Indian, Malaysian and Singaporean Tamil community; groundbreaking was in 1996 and the temple opened in 2008.
- Shree Swaminarayan Temple (Mandir) Perth, 211 Marshall Road, Bennett Springs, WA 6063. A roughly 10-acre Swaminarayan-tradition complex serving Perth's northern suburbs.
- Hare Krishna (ISKCON) Temple, 155–159 Canning Road, Kalamunda, WA 6076. Part of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
Explore more listings in the ShivMarg temple directory. Always confirm timings with each temple directly before you travel.
Verified vs. unconfirmed details
| Detail | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Wikipedia / multiple listings | 271 Warton Road is consistent across almost every current source; one older list gives a different number. |
| Phone and email | Official site | Shown on the temple's Pooja and Contact pages. |
| Opening hours | Conflicting | Homepage lists specific hours, but other pages flag a recent, unspecified timing change. |
| Managing organization | Conflicting | Official site names HAWA; Wikipedia names Shri Shiva Devasthanam. |
| History and 2008 tower completion | Wikipedia, citing archived official and news sources | Exact 1985 founding date varies by a day or month between sources. |
| Homam list and festival list | Official site | Pricing for homams is not published online. |
| Canteen hours | Conflicting (official site) | Two different schedules appear on the same canteen page. |
| Parking | Not published | Ask the temple directly. |
ShivMarg is an independent devotional resource and is not affiliated with Perth Hindu Temple or the Hindu Association of Western Australia. Schedules change, especially given the unresolved timing notice found on the temple's own site, so use this page as a planning aid and confirm with the temple.
Perth Hindu Temple FAQs
What are the Perth Hindu Temple opening hours?
The temple's website lists Tuesday to Friday and Monday hours of 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday hours of 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. At the time this page was checked, the same website also displayed a banner saying temple pooja timing has changed, without stating the new times on the pages available to us, so call the temple to confirm current hours before visiting.
Where is Perth Hindu Temple located?
Perth Hindu Temple is at 271 Warton Road, Canning Vale, WA 6155, Australia. One older third-party listing shows a different street number on Warton Road, but the address used across the temple's own listings, Wikipedia and most current directories is 271 Warton Road.
Who runs the Perth Hindu Temple?
The temple's own website is operated by the Hindu Association of Western Australia (HAWA). Wikipedia separately describes the temple as run by Shri Shiva Devasthanam, a non-profit religious organization. Both names are connected with the temple; this page has not been able to confirm the exact legal relationship between them.
Which deities are worshipped at Perth Hindu Temple?
The temple is formally dedicated to Lord Shiva and his consort Meenakshi, in South Indian Dravidian style. The temple's own pooja and festival pages also describe worship of Ganesha, Durga, Lakshmi, Ayyappan, Mariamman, Saraswati and other deities through its regular homams, abhishekams and monthly poojas.
How do I book a homam or pooja at Perth Hindu Temple?
The temple's website lists several homams, including Ganapathy, Lakshmi Kubera, Mrityunjaya, Sudarshana, Santhana Gopala, Navagraha, Ayush, Danvantri and Sri Durga Homam. To book one, or to arrange an auspicious date, contact the temple administrator or resident priests on (08) 9455 2097.
Is there an entry fee at Perth Hindu Temple?
The temple's website does not list a general entry or darshan fee. Individual homams and special poojas are booked and paid for separately through the temple administrator.
Is Perth Hindu Temple the same as other Hindu temples in Perth?
No. Perth Hindu Temple in Canning Vale is a separate organization from the Bala Murugan Temple in Mandogalup, the Shree Swaminarayan Temple in Bennett Springs, and the Hare Krishna (ISKCON) temple in Kalamunda. Each has its own address, management and timings.
Is there a canteen or food available at Perth Hindu Temple?
Yes. The temple's canteen page describes South Indian vegetarian food served on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, and on Monday and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM, though it may be closed on days with temple functions. Call (08) 9455 2097 to check before visiting.
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Sources
- Perth Hindu Temple (official site): home, pooja, festivals, canteen and contact pages
- Perth Shiva Temple (Wikipedia)
- Bala Murugan Temple, Mandogalup (Wikipedia)
- Shree Swaminarayan Temple Perth (official site)