Photo gallery: Holi Festival of Colors delivers vibrant celebration

By Chuck Wing, Deseret News | Updated - March 30, 2026 at 9:44 a.m. | Posted - March 30, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

 
People participate in a color throw as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.

People participate in a color throw as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)

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SPANISH FORK — The Holi Festival of Colors delivered a beautiful and vibrant celebration on Saturday.

The Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple hosted its annual high-energy celebration filled with music, dancing, laughter and bursts of bright color in every direction. Families, group with friends, co-workers and neighbors enjoyed the morning festival on a sun-splashed day.

Deseret News photojournalist Rio Giancarlo documented the day with these fun photos.

People are obscured by a cloud of colored powder as they participate in a color throw during Holi celebrations at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
People are obscured by a cloud of colored powder as they participate in a color throw during Holi celebrations at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
An attendee smiles and sings along to the music as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
An attendee smiles and sings along to the music as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
Color covers the walkway as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
Color covers the walkway as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
People dance as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
People dance as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
Colored powder covers the grass at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork as people celebrate Holi on Saturday.
Colored powder covers the grass at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork as people celebrate Holi on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
A boy smiles as he wipes his glasses after having color dumped on his head as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
A boy smiles as he wipes his glasses after having color dumped on his head as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
Attendees participate in a color throw as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
Attendees participate in a color throw as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
People participate in a color throw as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
People participate in a color throw as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
People smile as they emerge from a cloud of colored powder after participating in a color-throwing celebration of Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
People smile as they emerge from a cloud of colored powder after participating in a color-throwing celebration of Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
Burke Vance, of Salt Lake City, does yoga as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
Burke Vance, of Salt Lake City, does yoga as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
People dance as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
People dance as they celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
Richard Shields, of Pleasant Grove, smiles after having color dumped on him as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
Richard Shields, of Pleasant Grove, smiles after having color dumped on him as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
Kiba’s face is speckled with color as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday.
Kiba’s face is speckled with color as people celebrate Holi at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on Saturday. (Photo: Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)

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