By Faith Macale
Get ready for a colourful day mixed with culture, music, and food at Sri Durga Temple’s Holi Festival on Sunday, March 16 in Deanside.
Sri Durga Temple vice president Gary Verma said this year’s celebration is a modern version, but with a religious touch.
“It’s an event full of fun, full of colours, full of food and festivities,” he said.
“Many community members from all walks of life are welcome.
“The biggest, and fun part is where you throw colours (powder) on each other, and celebrate with your friends and family.”
Known as the Festival of Colours, Holi is a celebration in the Indian calendar to celebrate the eternal love of deities Radha and Krishna, and also the celebration of triumph of good over evil.
The event will also observe Holika Dahan, a practice where a person burns his evil deeds and pledges to make a new beginning from the next day.
The temple is expecting about 7000 to 8000 visitors on the day to celebrate the festival.
“There is beauty in living in a multicultural city,” Mr Verma said.
“You get to enjoy other cultural festivals, and in turn, they celebrate your festivals.
“Each and every person from the greater Victorian community is welcome.”
Different activities like dance performances, cultural programs, market stalls, and prayers at the temple will also be available on the day.
“There will be a DJ for you to enjoy if you are a person of music,” Mr Verma said.
“There will be folk dances, and singing on stage. We are also arranging kids rides, as well.
“We will be having four to five different cuisines from different parts of India to celebrate.”
