Color Rush: Thousands celebrate 2026 Festival of Colors at Krishna Temple
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- People enjoy the Holi 2026 Festival of Colors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near Spanish Fork.
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- People enjoy the Holi 2026 Festival of Colors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near Spanish Fork.
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- People enjoy the Holi 2026 Festival of Colors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near Spanish Fork.
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- People enjoy the Holi 2026 Festival of Colors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near Spanish Fork.
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- Performers sing at the Holi 2026 Festival of Colors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near Spanish Fork.
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- People enjoy the Holi 2026 Festival of Colors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near Spanish Fork.
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- People enjoy the Holi 2026 Festival of Colors on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near Spanish Fork.
The Holi 2026 Festival of Colors returned to the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple near Spanish Fork over the weekend with a burst of color.
Thousands of individuals on Saturday and Sunday enjoyed throwing colored chalk in the air and at one another. They danced to the upbeat music played by a number of live bands, mediated in the sun or ate food.
The event observes Holi, a Hindu holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring. Temple President Caru Das said the event can serve as a rejuvenation for those who attend.
“All of us can be better, rise higher, be more loving, more caring, more considerate,” he said.
Sunday’s crowd saw many people from outside Utah County come down to enjoy the festivities. Emily Awaba, of Salt Lake County, said this was her second time at the festival. She felt like Sunday offered a mixture of excitement and peace.
“I feel really safe here,” Awaba said. “Like everyone’s just here to have a good time and have fun with each other, and then they’re also sharing their culture with us too.”
Jade Gillespie, of Bountiful, said she saw the event promoted in a social media chat, and decided it was a great chance to bring her kids down and have an enjoyable day.
Sheyla, of Salt Lake City, said her step dad is from India, and that the festival served as a chance to take part in his culture, while enjoying the dancing.
“Everyone’s super nice, and it’s just like you can really feel the love,” Sheyla said.
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