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Hundreds of Utahns flocked to the Krishna temple in Spanish Fork to celebrate the annual Holi Festival of Colors, a vibrant Hindu tradition marking the start of spring. The daylong event featured music, dancing, and the enthusiastic throwing of brightly colored powders, creating a joyful atmosphere of community and religious observance.
Why it matters
The Holi Festival is an important cultural and religious celebration for Utah’s Hindu community, providing an opportunity to come together and welcome the new season. The festival’s popularity has also grown among non-Hindu Utahns, reflecting the state’s increasing diversity and openness to different faith traditions.
The details
The Holi Festival at the Krishna temple in Spanish Fork is an annual tradition that draws hundreds of participants. Attendees enthusiastically tossed vibrant powders in the air, coating each other in a rainbow of colors. The festival also featured live music, traditional dances, and communal meals, all centered around celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.
- The Holi Festival took place on March 29, 2026.
The takeaway
The Holi Festival in Spanish Fork demonstrates how Utah’s religious and cultural diversity is growing, with traditional Hindu celebrations like this one becoming an increasingly vibrant part of the state’s springtime traditions.
