Utah Valley’s Krishna Temple will host the 24rd Annual India Fest
September 18th, 2010.
Location: 8628 S. Main St., Spanish Fork, Utah
Contact: Charu Das or Vaibhavi Devi
801.798.3559 / 801.787.1510
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After 23 increasingly successful years of India Fest, few people in Utah County are unaware that, once a year, you can go to India without spending a lot of money. You can have India right in -- of all places -- 
Spanish Fork!
Amrita Gopala Dasi's article on India Fest 2009
Lisa Marie's photo blog : India Fest 2009
Over 3,000 people attended last year’s celebration, and India Fest 2010 could be the biggest one yet, thanks to the enthusiastic increase of promotional efforts on the part of the organizers, the majestic, overlooking presence of the Krishna temple at the festival site, and a natural amphitheater which can accommodate thousands.
Admission is $3.00 person/$1.00 children.
Set around the Rajastani-style, multi-domed temple, the eight acre festival site will feature world class entertainment, cuisine, a gift shop, henna hand decorating, art, photography, cultural exhibits on India, a gala pageant of the epic Ramayana, the burning of a 20’ high ten-headed demon named Ravana, and spectacular fireworks.
The featured dance performers will come from Nandita Behera's Odissi dance School in Los Angeles. Here is a video sample of the dance style performed by Sujata Mahapatra, one of its leading exponents.
Showcasing other classical and folk dance styles of India will be Ankith Ray, Shova & Purva Kosher (Kathak), & Radhika Singhani (Bharat Natyam).
The main event, which begins at about 7:30 pm, will be a pageant of the world's most loved epic, the Ramayana. It culminates at 8:45 pm with the spectacular burning of the effigy of evil Ravana with flaming arrows and fireworks.
Please note : there are 500 parking spaces on the temple property. Parking is free. There is no need to park on the road, and walk a long way to the event. It is also advised to bring a blanket for sitting in the grass amphitheater and a jacket for the slight cooling after 8 pm.
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