Festival of Colors Makes Vibrant Return at Palace of Gold
Shelley Hanson Trending
NEW VRINDABAN -- Hundreds of people turned out for the return of the Festival of Colors on Sunday at Prabhupada's Palace of Gold near Moundsville.
The festival went on a one-year hiatus, but came back by popular demand. The festival included color throwing, music, dancing and food.
Bana Bhatta Mayshark, event organizer, said previously that the festival is a replica of a festival held in India. It celebrates new beginnings and is known as a spring festival though held in September.
"It represents a transformation from a winter of ignorance to a spring or spiritual awakenings," he said.
Participants were given non-toxic bags of color to throw into the air every couple hours during the event. Many people wore white T-shirts so the colors would stand out.
"It's fun and it promotes the basic principles of our spiritual organization, spreading the love of God. We practice yoga and meditation. It's a joyous celebration of life," he said.
The festival was paused for a year because the Palace of Gold got busy with other festivals, but they plan to keep it going. He noted the festival is popular with local residents.