holika dahan
Holi is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in India and other parts of the world. It is also known as the "festival of colors" or the "festival of love". The festival is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalguna (February/March). The main day of the festival is called Holika Dahan, which is usually observed the night before the main day of Holi. Holika Dahan, also known as Chhoti Holi, is a symbolic ritual of the triumph of good over evil. The story behind Holika Dahan dates back to ancient Hindu mythology. According to the legend, there was a king named Hiranyakashipu, who was granted a boon that made him invincible. However, his son Prahlad was a devotee of Lord Vishnu and refused to worship his father. Hiranyakashipu decided to kill Prahlad with the help of his sister Holika, who had a cloak that made her immune to fire. However, the plan backfired and Holika was burnt to ashes, while Prahlad was saved by Lord Vishnu.Holika Dahan is celeb...