Holi at Shree Mahalakshmi Temple, 2003

Group portrait of unidentified individuals 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 an unidentified woman 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 rooted in… more

Photograph of unidentified individuals serving food 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 unidentified individuals serving food 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 unidentified individuals serving food 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

Group portrait of unidentified women 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 rooted… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman serving food 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… more

Photograph of individuals eating food 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 rooted… more

Group portrait of former MLA Patty Sahota with unidentified individuals 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… more

Group portrait of unidentified women 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 rooted… more

Group portrait of unidentified individuals 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

Portrait of an unidentified woman with a shrine 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… more

Photograph of two unidentified women 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 rooted… more

Photograph of an unidentified woman 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 rooted in… more

Photograph of Raminder Dosanjh and her husband, former Premier, Ujjal Dosanjh at a Holi celebration hosted at the Shree Mahalakshmi Temple in Vancouver, B.C. ​Raminder Dosanjh is a Canadian educator and community activist, recognized for her contributions to women's rights and social services. After immigrating to Canada in 1970, she co-founded the India Mahila Association, focusing on… more