Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.
FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.
From January 14, 2026 00:00 until January 17, 2026 17:19
Pongal
Starts on Wednesday 14 January 2026
Ends on Saturday 17 January 2026
Religion: Hinduism
Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated by Tamil people in Southern India and Sri Lanka, dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, thanking Surya for agricultural abundance. Also known as Lohri in Northern India.