The Hindu Society of Queensland (HSQ) was founded in 1992 by former residents of the Fiji Islands after several gatherings of interested residents. Since 1992, the founders of the Society and its many members have centred their activities on the Gayatri Mandir. Mrs Gayatri Dutta’s vision was to create a place of worship for Hindus, and the Society purchased the property at 178 Lyndhurst Road, Boondall, in 1992.

The Society is a registered charity with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission). In 1992, the Society was incorporated under Queensland’s Associations Incorporations Act 1981. This is a religious, cultural, and social organisation that is fully administered by volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to the Society’s goals. The members of the management committee are chosen every year. The Society has not yet been approved as a DGR by the Australian Taxation Office (deductible gift recipient).

According to the census, Hindu culture is becoming more popular, and Hinduism is now the fourth most popular religion in Australia. In 1992, the Hindu Society of Queensland (HSQ) was the first organisation to be formed to meet the needs of Hindus in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. The society aims to promote Hindu culture, education in Hindu philosophy, and classical languages among the community by being inclusive and supportive of friendship, respect, peace, and tolerance. Over the years, the non-profit organisation has worked to promote and foster Hindu cultural activities, classical literature, music, dance, and spiritual education by providing resources and facilities at the Gayatri Mandir. Over the years, the association has faced numerous challenges, including an increase in the Hindu population in Southeast Queensland, as as well as Hindus from other countries and the Indian diaspora visiting the Gayatri mandir.

The Association recognises the limitations of its current Gayatri Mandir, which is sandwiched between residential properties. The Association has begun an ambitious project to construct a new Temple and multi-purpose community hall on its 2.5-acre property at 373 Bracken Ridge Road, Bracken Ridge (see Bracken Ridge project).The Society’s members and various management committees have worked tirelessly since its humble beginnings in 1992 to become biggest buyers of property at 373 Bracken Ridge Road Bracken Ridge and 178 Lyndhurst Road Boondall Qld.