American Civic Life

How Americans Have Adopted — and Adapted — the Indian Festival of Holi

March 18, 2022

Revelers covered in colored cornstarch celebrate during the 2015 Festival of Colors Holi Celebration at the Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, March 28, 2015. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Hindu festival Holi is one of the many festivals that has been adopted by many Americans. The recognizable throwing of color is now found in events and festivals across the U.S. Courtesy photo

The Hindu festival Holi is one of the many festivals that has been adopted by many Americans. The recognizable throwing of color is now found in events and festivals across the U.S. Courtesy photo

The adaptations are seen by many as very much in keeping with the richness of the Hindu tradition, in which adherents may hold multiple beliefs and interpretations.