Holi at Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, 2003

Group portrait of unidentified individuals on stage at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two days and is rooted in ancient… more

Photograph of a girl dressed as a Hindu Goddess on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two… more

Photograph of a girl dressed as a Hindu Goddess on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman performing puja on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman performing puja on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals performing puja on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals performing puja on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically… more

Photograph of an unidentified man performing puja on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans… more

Photograph of an unidentified man performing puja on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans… more

Photograph of a girl dressed as a Hindu Goddess on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals receiving gifts on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman speaking at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two days and is… more

Photograph of the Canadian and Indian flag being held up on stage at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically… more

Photograph of a young boy holding the Indian flag at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Holi, often called the "festival of colors," is a vibrant and joyful Hindu celebration that marks spring's arrival and the triumph of good over evil. This festival, mainly observed in South Asia but also recognized globally, typically spans two days… more

Photograph of former MLA Patty Sahota and others standing at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. Patty Sahota was a Canadian politician who served as the Minister of State for Resort Development in British Columbia from 2005. She was first elected to the Legislative Assembly in 2001, representing Burnaby-Edmonds. During her tenure, she played a key role… more