just east of the symbio wildlife gardens, on lawrence hargrave drive, is a turnoff that leads to sri venkateswara hindu temple. australia's first hindu temple opened on 30 june 1985. it is located in temple street on a 2.6 hectare site. this site was chosen because it fitted the hindu requirements of a peaceful spot, close to water, elevated, in the bush and on virgin soil. indian architect janakiramana sthapati designed the temple, his family have been temple architects since the sixth century.