Wallacia Mandi

Wallacia Mandi is a Mandaean temple under construction in Wallacia, [New South Wales], Australia. The mandi is located on the west bank of the Nepean River. It is the only mandi in Australia located on the banks of a natural river, a traditional requirement for Mandaean rituals.
The Mandaean community in Sydney currently raising funds for the Wallacia Mandi through crowdfunding via GoFundMe.

Infrastructure

As of 2024, two outdoor baptismal pools, a washroom, and a parking lot have been built and are already operational, and thousands of trees have also been planted. A congregation hall, guesthouse, playground, and gardens are being planned. Water for the mandi's baptismal pool is pumped in from the Nepean River, since flowing river water is traditionally required for Mandaean rituals.
A shkinta is located on another Mandaean-owned property adjacent to Wallacia Mandi.

Administration

currently serves as the head priest of the mandi. The mandi is affiliated with Ganzibra Dakhil Mandi and the Sabian Mandaean [Association in Australia]. Since flowing river water is traditionally required for Mandaean baptisms, Ganzibra Dakhil Mandi congregation members go to Wallacia Mandi for baptisms, while Ganzibra Dakhil Mandi is used for sermons and meetings that do not include baptismal rituals.