The important aspect of Holika Dahan is the worship of Lord Vishnu. One of his sons, Holika, was devoted to Lord Vishnu, and he refused to follow his father's commands. This victory of good over evil is commemorated by burning Holika effigies in the Holika fire. Holika Dahan is a significant festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Holi, the festival falls on March 8 this year. He would sing, dance and play Holi with devotees and return, dyed in yellow, green, pink… much to the dismay of my grandmother! Holi also heralds in the spring season and signifies new beginnings and transformations along with prayers for a bountiful harvest. It was because of Prahlada’s devotion and love …
Holika Dahan is an auspicious day that is celebrated just a night before Holi. The legend has it that on this day, Lord Vishnu’s devotee and son of a demon Hiranyakashyap, Prahlada sat in the fire to prove his devotion but was saved by God. As per the age-old mythological legend, Hiranyakashyap and his sister sister Holika had conspired to …
Holi is known as the festival of colors. However, in some states like Odisha, the Holi festival is also known as Dol Jatra or Dol Purnima, on the same day as Holika Dahan. This year Holi falls is on March 29, 2021 with Holika Dahan on March 28, 2021. The marketplace becomes colorful as heaps of colors are seen on …
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