The devotees of Sydney celebrated 
                      the festivals of Holi and the birthday of Brahmaswarup Bhagatji 
                      Maharaj on sunday 16 March 2003 at the BAPS Swaminarayan 
                      Mandir. The murti of Bhagwan Swaminarayan was gracefully 
                      adorned in a headdress (safo) of beautiful rainbow colors. 
                      In tune with the celebrations, the murtis of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, 
                      Aksharbrahma Gunatitanand Swami and Shri Krishna held water 
                      sprays in their hands.
                    The celebration assembly featured 
                      speeches and devotional songs highlighting the significance 
                      of the Holi festival and the divine glory of Brahmaswarup 
                      Bhagatji Maharaj. The youths also performed a skit depicting 
                      the problems caused by peer pressure on students and how 
                      they can be tackled.