Holi Mythology

Holi – famously known as the festival of colors is one of the much awaited among all. People from around the world know India by its major two festivals that is Holi and Diwali. This auspicious festival is celebrated not only by the Hindus but people from different parts of the world have also started observing it. We too celebrate this day with too much pomp and show but many of us must not be aware about the legends and rituals associated.

It is said that Holi existed several centuries before Christ. However, the meaning of the festival is believed to have changed over the years. Earlier it was a special rite performed by married women for the happiness and well-being of their families and the full moon (Raka) was worshiped.

Legend Of Holika and Prahlad

The most widely known story among people is this part of mythology. Hiranyakashyap was an over ambitious demon king who had ordered his kingdom to pray and worship only him. But, to his disappointment his son Prahlad became an ardent devotee of Lord Narayana. A day came when Hiranyakashyap set his son Prahlad on fire along with Holika. She was the demons sister who had a boon of not burning in fire and hence Hiranyakashyap had assigned her the task to see to it that Prahlad turns into ashes. Instead, something unexpected happened. The immense devotion of Prahlad made Lord Narayana save the child and Holika burnt in the fire. Hence, this day is celebrated as Holi for the victory of good over evil.

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