Australian devotees were rejoiced to celebrate Deepavali with Sri Swamiji (Bali padyami). On the day of arrival - 22nd, Sri Swamiji was given a welcome reception in Bundeena town. Sri Bhogiraju Rao, Sri Reddy, Sri Vikram Mohite and others welcomed Sri Swamiji with garlands, welcome speech and Pranams. Sri Swamiji in His speech, called on the Australian devotees to be united and spread the message of love and harmony. The first visit of Sri Swamiji to Australia in early 90s was only to Melbourne.

After the program, Sri Swamiji held a sparkler, symbolically celebrating the Deepavali festival.