[PHOTOS] Hindus usher in spring with vibrant, energetic Holi celebration
Kuala Lumpur temple sees merriment after Covid-19 pandemic last hampered festivities
Updated 1 year ago · Published on 22 Mar 2023 8:00AM
Holi celebrations at the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Temple in 2016 garnered a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records for successfully attracting 6,500 visitors from 45 countries. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023
by Syeda Imran
KUALA LUMPUR – Spectacular puffs and swirls of colours enlivened the joyous Holi celebration held at Shree Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Kuala Lumpur recently.
Known as the “festival of colours”, Holi is observed to mark the arrival of spring, signifying new beginnings and renewed bonds of fraternity among friends, relations, and even strangers in the Hindu tradition.
The celebration was particularly special as the temple had not observed it with such pomp and merriment for several years, including during the Covid-19 pandemic.
SDS Youth took the initiative to organise this year’s celebration, named the Rangwali Holi Festival.
Participants young and old alike could be seen applying colours on each other in a convivial spirit of mirth and sharing.
The Vibes photographer SYEDA IMRAN was on the scene to capture the excitement of this unique occasion for our readers. – The Vibes, March 22, 2023
After a sullen period during the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s Holi festivities are back in full force and are open to the public. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023In addition to colourful powder, Holi festivities are made more exciting with water guns. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023The Holi celebration last week was particularly special as Shree Lakshmi Narayan Temple has not observed it with such pomp and merriment for several years, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023Hindu devotees applying colourful gulal powder during Holi last weekend. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023Devotees drenching themselves in water during the Holi festivities. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023The colourful gulal powder is a central element in Holi celebrations. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023Bright as the sun, a striking streak of yellow covers nearly half of a boy’s face at the Holi festival last weekend. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023No one is safe from splashing water and colourful powder during Holi. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023A festival for all ages, Holi is not only an occasion to strengthen family ties, but one that brings community members closer. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, March 22, 2023
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