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On the Scene: Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color’

Arthafest presented by Artha Wellness Sanctuary was held this past weekend in Burbank at DeBell Gardens in honor of the traditional Indian holiday, Holi, presented by El Cristiano tequila, Sunny vodka, DAH! yogurt, Essentia water and Chiki Chiki Boom Boom.

by Serena Khahera March 21, 2022
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This Saturday March 19th, 2022, The Knockturnal was on the scene at Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ presented by Artha Wellness Sanctuary.

This amazing Holi celebration was in Burbank at DeBell Gardens in honor of the traditional Indian holiday, Holi. Holi is an annual festival held in India which marks the beginning of Spring. This holiday is celebrated all over India and represents the triumph of good over evil, the arrival of Spring, the end of Winter, and the blossoming of Love. During this holiday, people celebrate by throwing colors, spraying water, and eating tons of delicious food while dancing and enjoying time together. This colorful celebration was presented by El Cristiano tequila, Sunny vodka, DAH! yogurt, Essentia water and Chiki Chiki Boom Boom.

Priyanka Khanna with members of Artha Wellness Sanctuary celebrating Holi at Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ hosted by Artha Wellness Sanctuary.

Guests such as Vanderpump Rules’ Star Raquel Leviss, actor Jason Blair, notable Indian actresses Preity Zinta and Chandrika Ravi, influencer Madi B Webb, music artist Diamond White, Derek Warburton, Latin Artist/Influencer Alexia Bosch, Artist/Influencer Aitana Cardoso,  and more, along with 350 guests including Artha members, influencers, wellness enthusiasts and friends of Artha, celebrated Holi. In the true spirit of Holi, it was an all day festival filled with music, dancing, a gathering of friends, delicious food and endless throwing of colors, as well as the traditional tea ceremony and an afternoon sound bath led by Artha Meditation Experts. Guests were treated to celebratory Holi dance numbers by an incredible Indian Dance Troupe RRB Dance Company and Dhol drummer MTOORAY, and DJ music keeping the crowd festive all day and night with soulful deep beats by DJ Kitten. The festival was hosted by Artha Founder Priyanka Khanna and El Cristiano Tequila Founders, Nitin Khanna and Karan Khanna.

RRB Dance Company teaching attendees Bollywood dance at Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ hosted by Artha Wellness Sanctuary.

Arthfest Holi Festival attendees enjoyed cocktails featuring new ultra premium tequila brand El Cristiano, which is created from the finest blue aged agave from Jalisco, Mexico (https://el-cristiano.com), along with Sunny Vodka, a corn-sourced, gluten-free and 6x distilled vodka, and hydrated with supercharged, ionized alkaline water Essentia water, overachieving H2O, and Chiki Chiki Boom Boom organic plant-based punch, flavored beverages.

Founder Priyanka Khanna at Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ hosted by Artha Wellness Sanctuary in honor of the traditional Indian holiday, where she enjoyed El Cristiano tequila.

Vanderpump Rules star Raquel Leviss attended Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ hosted by Artha Wellness Sanctuary in honor of the traditional Indian holiday, where she enjoyed El Cristiano tequila and DAH! lassi, and had fun color blasting at the celebration this past weekend in Burbank at Debell Gardens

Food such as delicious Tandoori BBQ by Bollywood Bites, freshly grilled street tacos, brick oven pizza, and the India-inspired and Indian owned slow-cultured award winning yogurt brand DAH! served attendees their signature Alphonso mango Lassi smoothies adorned with edible colorful flowers, Lassi yogurt parfaits topped with colorful berries, plant-based almond yogurt cups, and celebratory Holi rainbow cakes topped in Alphonso Mango Lassi and berries. (www.dahlicious.com)

DAH! lassi serving up some delicious smoothie and parfaits to attendees of Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ hosted by Artha Wellness Sanctuary.

Chandrika Ravi enjoying DAH! lassi at Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ hosted by Artha Wellness Sanctuary.

ARTHA is a by invitation, members wellness sanctuary founded by Priyanka Khanna and chief yoga instructor Aree Khodai, offering comprehensive holistic rejuvenation and healing therapies to renew your mind, body and soul. Signature offerings include Yoga and Meditation classes, Massage, Float tank therapy, Cryotherapy, Cryo facials, Endermologie, T-Shock therapy, Infrared Sauna, and more. Their flagship West Hollywood location is located on Sunset Blvd. and their newest Studio City location will open later this year. www.artha.la Visit the website for a complimentary one-day pass to experience their membership sanctuary.

Founders Karan Khanna and Priyanka Khanna with Bollywood super star Preity Zinta at Arthafest, the first annual Holi Festival celebration and ‘Throwing of Color,’ hosted by Artha Wellness Sanctuary in honor of the traditional Indian holiday.

 

The event was absolutely amazing and we can’t wait to see what else ARTHA Wellness Sanctuary has in store for us. Check out our TikTok on the behind the scenes of the event and pictures of some of the stars in attendance. The Knockturnal wishes everyone a very Happy Holi!
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Photo credits: Jesse M. Richmond, Devin P. Fox
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Serena Khahera is a journalist based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, with a deep passion for entertainment, music, and the arts. As a Gen-Z reporter for The Knockturnal, Serena specializes in television and movie coverage, festival reporting, and the latest trends and artists in the music world. With a keen eye for inclusivity and diversity, she strives to spotlight underrepresented and unique voices in the entertainment industry.

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