Rajasthani Association Melbourne
The Victorian chapter of the Global Alliance of Rajasthani Communities. Padharo Mhare Des — welcome to the Melbourne family.
The Rajasthani community in Victoria — and its global home base
Melbourne is home to one of Australia's most vibrant Rajasthani and Marwari communities — families from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Ajmer, Sikar, and every corner of Rajasthan. We celebrate together, support newcomers, and keep our culture alive across Greater Melbourne.
GARC Melbourne is the headquarters of the Global Alliance of Rajasthani Communities. It is also the home chapter of Ravi Sharma, GARC's Global President — and the President of the Rajasthan Foundation Melbourne Chapter, a statutory appointment by the Government of Rajasthan.
Whether you have just arrived in Melbourne or your family has been here for decades — there's a place for you here.
Quick Facts — Melbourne
- location_onBentleigh, VIC, Australia (HQ)
- groupsActive Rajasthani / Marwari families across Greater Melbourne
- celebrationTeej · Gangaur · Diwali · Holi · Karva Chauth
- verifiedPresident: Ravi Sharma (also RF Melbourne Chapter)
- mailinfo@garc-raj.com
Programmes & Activities
Festival Celebrations
Teej, Gangaur, Diwali, Holi, Karva Chauth — major Rajasthani festivals celebrated together as one community.
Bhasha for Kids
Priority access for Melbourne families to GARC's Rajasthani language programme — keeping Marwadi alive in the next generation.
Newcomer Support
Settlement help for Rajasthani families new to Melbourne — schools, suburbs, services, finding your local community.
Govt of Rajasthan Liaison
Direct link to the Rajasthan Foundation through Ravi's RF Melbourne Chapter presidency — Pravasi Rajasthani initiatives, NRR engagement.
Greater Melbourne & Victoria
GARC Melbourne welcomes Rajasthanis and Marwaris from across Victoria — wherever you are, you have a chapter.
Melbourne — Common Questions
How do I connect with other Rajasthanis in Melbourne?
Join GARC for free at /join-as-individual. We'll add you to our Melbourne community network and invite you to the next chapter event.
Is GARC Melbourne the same as the Rajasthan Foundation Melbourne Chapter?
GARC Melbourne and the Rajasthan Foundation Melbourne Chapter are closely linked — Ravi Sharma serves as President of both. The two organisations work together on diaspora engagement while remaining legally distinct.
Do you celebrate Teej, Gangaur, and Diwali in Melbourne?
Yes — these are flagship annual events for our Melbourne community. Event dates and venues are announced via the GARC newsletter and WhatsApp channel.
My kids were born in Melbourne — are there programmes for them?
Yes. GARC's Rajasthani Bhasha programme launches end-May 2026 with online classes for diaspora children. Melbourne members get priority enrolment.
Welcome to the Melbourne Rajasthani family
Free membership. Real community. Cultural roots that travel with you.