Over Easter weekend, the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, hosted thousands of guests for the 29th annual Festival of Colors. Many regard this annual celebration as the most iconic Holi celebration in the world, framed by the snow-capped Wasatch Range and the stunning Rajasthani-style temple.
Holi Festivals, held around the world, are celebrations of new beginnings and the power of good over evil, drawn from several ancient Indian narratives. Appreciating the positivity and love at the annual event, thousands of Utahns join the family-friendly gathering every year. “It’s something to look out from the stage to see thousands of people grinning from ear to ear. Rarely does one find so many people so happy in one place at one time,” said Caru Das, FOC founder and Temple President. Multiple news media outlets reported on the Festival, which has become a tradition in Utah Valley and beyond. Festival goer Kyle Christensen said, “I bring my family every year. The kids have a blast. For me, the event is a reminder of all the things we have to be grateful for.”
When the Festival first began almost three decades ago, it was regarded as the “unofficial spring break event” for Brigham Young University students, another icon in Utah Valley, with an enrollment of over 35,000. “Now festival goers are about 50% young people and 50% young families,” Caru Das noted. Several dozen llamas, miniature cows, and exotic birds at the property are also big draws for families year-round.
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