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GP Hindu Temple · Grande Prairie Mandir
March · Spring, colour and forgiveness.
Holi welcomes spring on the full moon of Phalguna, in March. Holika Dahan, a bonfire on the evening before, recalls the triumph of devotion over evil in the story of Prahlad; the next day is Rangwali Holi, when friends and strangers alike are covered in coloured powder (gulal).
Also called: Festival of Colours, Festival of Colors, Rangwali Holi, Dhuleti, Phagwah.
Families, friends and neighbours from across Grande Prairie play with colour together, with music, dancing and festive food.
The Grande Prairie Hindu Association (GPHA), known locally as the GP Hindu Temple, GP Mandir, Grande Prairie Hindu Temple (Mandir) and Peace Temple (Peace Mandir), celebrates Holi with Hindu families and friends of every background from Grande Prairie, Peace River, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, in Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Everyone is welcome.
Dates for the next Holi celebration are posted on the home page as soon as they are set. Members hear first, and can register before tickets open to everyone.