| Wallacia Mandi | |
|---|---|
 Mandaeans performing masbuta at Wallacia Mandi duringParwanaya 2025 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Mandaeism |
| Governing body | Sabian Mandaean Association in Australia |
| Location | |
| Location | Wallacia |
| Municipality | Penrith |
| State | New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
 Interactive map of Wallacia Mandi | |
| Coordinates | 33°52′16″S150°38′18″E / 33.8711°S 150.6384°E /-33.8711; 150.6384 |
Wallacia Mandi (also known asMandi Wallacia orMendi Wallacia;[1]Arabic:مندي وليشيا) is aMandaean temple (mandi) under construction inWallacia, New South Wales, Australia. The mandi is located on the west bank of theNepean River. It is the only mandi in Australia located on the banks of a natural river (yardna inMandaic), a traditional requirement for Mandaean rituals.[2][3]
The Mandaean community in Sydney currently raising funds for the Wallacia Mandi throughcrowdfunding viaGoFundMe.
As of 2024, two outdoor baptismal pools (including a large main pool for masbuta and a smaller pool for ablutions), a washroom (for changing intoritual clothing), and a parking lot have been built and are already operational, and thousands of trees have also been planted.[4] A congregation hall, guesthouse, playground, and gardens are being planned. Water for the mandi's baptismal pool is pumped in from theNepean River, since flowing river water is traditionally required for Mandaean rituals.[3][5]
Ashkinta (ritual mud hut) is located on another Mandaean-owned property adjacent to Wallacia Mandi.
RishamaSalah Choheili currently serves as the head priest of the mandi. The mandi is affiliated withGanzibra Dakhil Mandi and theSabian 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.[3]
