Temples to host Holi festival
It is a colourful festival with dancing, singing and throwing of colourful powder.
Holi, a Hindu festival, is celebrated with dancing, singing and throwing colourful powder.
It also celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu.
This year, the festival was yesterday (March 13).
However, the Shree Hanuman Sanathan Dharma Sabha Mandir and the Shree Raam Narayan Temple Society will observe Holi, also known as the festival of colours, on Saturday, March 15.
* The Shree Hanuman Sanathan Mandir’s event will start at 17:00. Entertainment and Holi powder will be provided. Supper will be served.
The temple also invites the public to its Hindi New Year, Chaitra Navratri, and Ramayan Week from March 30 to April 5. Weekday prayers start at 18:00 and at 15:00 on weekends. Shree Raam Naumi will be observed on April 6 at 09:30.
For more information, contact Veena Lakhan on 067 0688282.
* The Shree Raam Narayan Temple Society will start its Holi celebration at 15:00. Entertainment and Holi powder will be provided. Supper will be served.
The temple will observe its Ramayan Week from March 30 at 14:30, with daily prayers observed until April 5. Sri Raam Naumi will be celebrated on April 6, from 14:30. For further information, contact Singh Samsunder on 083 3008382.
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