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Devotees, visitors enjoy Holi celebrations at Neasden Temple

Seers and devotees offer puja at the Neasden Temple, UK, on the occasion of Holi on March 6, 2023. (Picture: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)

By: Shubham Ghosh

Holi, the festival of colour, was celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, popularly known as Neasden Temple, with fervour and gaiety on March 6.

Devotees and visitors arrived at the venue throughout the day and offered devotion to the deities that were adorned with vibrant colours to mark the occasion.

Devotees, visitors enjoy Holi celebrations at Neasden Temple
Seers and devotees offer puja at traditional bonfire at the Neasden Temple, UK, on the occasion of Holi on March 6, 2023. (Picture: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)

The ceremonial activities of the festival commenced in the grounds of the Swaminarayan School located opposite to the temple. There, the traditional bonfire was lit shortly after evening. The devotees placed newly harvested grains and coconuts in the bonfire as an offering made in thanksgiving to Agni, the deity of fire.

Devotees, visitors enjoy Holi celebrations at Neasden Temple
Devotees offer puja at the Neasden Temple, UK, on the occasion of Holi on March 6, 2023. (Picture: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)

The celebrations also provided an opportunity to members of the local community to come together and enjoy hot snacks and refreshments.

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