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 bas

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