America celebrates Holi, the festival of colors, to welcome spring

Holi is a festival of India but people in the United States of America also celebrate it. Over the years, Indians have settled there. Some of them have been there for ages and have become non-resident Indians, others work there to earn a living. However, when Holi arrives, they join in the festivities. In New York City, this celebration is popular. It has been there for the last over 5 years and people celebrate with color throws, music, food, and drinks. It is for those over the age of 21. They must have a valid photo ID and the venue of the program is on the rooftop from noon until 5PM. There are complimentary appetizers and a variety of ticket options.


In Las Vegas, the timing of the program is from 11AM to 4PM. The program includes interactive dance, live bands, DJ’s, Yoga, and delicious cuisine. Kids under the age of 12 are free. For adults tickets are online. There are items like t-shirts, sunglasses, masks, and bandanas for sale.

The attraction of Salt Lake City is the Krishna Temple. The timing here is from 11AM-5PM. Entire families can come and enjoy a fun-filled day. Children under 12 get free access. Elders can purchase tickets online. In Texas, thousands of people attend the event every year. Entry is on tickets. In Utah, Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple hosts the celebrations. The program consists of a chant and dance party, interactive Bollywood and bhakti dance, bands, DJ’s, yoga, vegan cuisine, and crafts. Here also entry is free for children under 12.


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2022 Holi Festival Guide USA

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Uttar Pradesh celebrates Holi, the festival of colors, to welcome spring

Holi is an Indian festival where colors play the most important role. The celebrations go on for two days. People throw colors, share sweets, and delicious eatables to welcome spring. The first day known as the Holika Dahan is about a ritual of lighting a fire and throwing branches of trees and other unwanted items into the flames. The next day full Moon night is Holi. Last couple of years, the Covid-19 pandemic led to celebrations on a low scale.

Uttar Pradesh is famous for its Holi in Mathura and Vrindaban. These have links to Lord Krishna, hence devotees travel from distant places to participate. The temples organize innumerable events to celebrate the colorful festival. Some of these events are unparalled in the country and have propelled Mathura to the must-visit place during Holi. Another city is Vrindavan. Here, all the action is in the Banke Bihari Temple. This city is another must-visit place during Holi. Here the festivities go on for a week with different variations.

Both Mathura and Vrindaban are easily accessible by rail, road and air and there are any number of hotels.


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News 18.com dated 12 March 2022