Holi Celebration in Utah 2011

Holi, primarily the Indian festival of colors, is also celebrated in a big way in many other parts of the world, including Utah, located in the United States. In Utah, Holi is observed to mark the beginning of the spring season. During the Holi, people in large numbers throng outside and gather together. They sprinkle scented dry color powder to each other and within few minutes all get dyed in colors. The cynosure of attraction on this occasion is the Krishna Temple, which is situated at the top of the hills at the outskirts of Spanish Fork, Utah. Gradually, this festival is gaining popularity in this American county. In 2010, nearly 10,000 people from all strata of the society took part in the celebration. Holi Festival of Colors Utah 2011 is likely to surpass the festivities of earlier years, in terms of joy and participation.

Holi Celebrations in Krishna Temple 2011

A large number of people gathered at the Krishna Temple in the Holi Fesstival 2010. It is expected that the Holi Festival of Colors Utah 2011 will be a bigger one than in 2010. The facilities for worship, dance and music have been upgraded for 2011 festivities. At Holi Festival of Colors Utah 2011, various music groups from all parts of USA will gather at Spanish Fork. Extensive parking facilities will be there for the visitors. The festival schedule is given below. Festival of Colors Saturday March 26, 2011 10 am – 8 pm Sunday March 27, 2011 Noon – 4 pm (Throwings every 2 hours) Colors / Drama / Mantra / Cuisine / Music / Bonfire Festival location Krishna Temple 8628 S. State Road. Spanish Fork, UT 801-798-3559 www.uthakrishnas.com

Saturday Schedule The programs have already been finalized. But they are subject to change also.

Venue	Time	Show
On the main stage	10:00 am - 12:30 pm	Namrock with TK & Nirantara with Jai Krishna Das & Govinda Dhatta, including Curt Gordon (lead guitar), Troy Peery (bass) Josh Francis (Trumpet), Dan Nelson (Saxaphone) & Shaun Thomas (drums)
On the main stage	12:45 pm - 2:00 pm	C.C. White
On the main stage	2:15 pm - 3:30 pm	Larisa Stow & the Shakti Tribe
On the main stage	3:45 pm - 5:00 pm	Govinda Dhatta, Jai Krishna Das, Namrock, & Nirantara
On the main stage	5:00 pm - 6:15 pm	C.C. White
On the main stage	6:15 pm - 7:15 pm	Larisa Stow & the Shakti Tribe
On the main stage	7:15 pm - 8:30 pm	All Star Finale: C.C. White, Larisa Stow, Prem Mayi, TK, Govinda Dhatta.
In the Temple Room	10:30 am – Noon	Temple Bhajan Band
In the Temple Room	1:30 pm-Noon	Ayush Sharma & Friends
In the Temple Room	1:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Jai Krishna Das & Nirantara
In the Temple Room	3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Temple Bhajan Band
In the Temple Room	6:00 pm - 7:30 pm	Sri Hanuman & Sadie
In the Pavilion	10:30 am – Noon	Nirantara Das
In the Pavilion	1:30 pm - 3:00 pm	TK & Friends

Last Updated on 28/01/2011

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