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==Holika / [[:hi:होलिका|होलिका]]== | ==Holika / [[:hi:होलिका|होलिका]]== | ||
[[File:Holi-Holika-Dahan-Mathura.jpg|Holi Dahan, [[Holi]], [[Mathura]]|thumb|250px]] | [[File:Holi-Holika-Dahan-Mathura.jpg|Holi Dahan, [[Holi]], [[Mathura]]|thumb|250px]] | ||
− | *Holika was a demoness in Hindu mythology, she had a boon not to be burnt in fire. | + | *Holika was a demoness in Hindu mythology, she had a boon not to be burnt in fire. |
+ | *She was the sister of King [[Hiranyakashipu]]. | ||
*Holika sat with [[Prahlad]] in fire. Prahlad came out unhurt and Holika tuned into ashes. | *Holika sat with [[Prahlad]] in fire. Prahlad came out unhurt and Holika tuned into ashes. | ||
*Holi is thus celebrated to commemorate the death of the evil Holika, after whom the festival is named, and the new life granted to Prahlad for his devotion and faith. | *Holi is thus celebrated to commemorate the death of the evil Holika, after whom the festival is named, and the new life granted to Prahlad for his devotion and faith. |
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Holika / होलिका
- Holika was a demoness in Hindu mythology, she had a boon not to be burnt in fire.
- She was the sister of King Hiranyakashipu.
- Holika sat with Prahlad in fire. Prahlad came out unhurt and Holika tuned into ashes.
- Holi is thus celebrated to commemorate the death of the evil Holika, after whom the festival is named, and the new life granted to Prahlad for his devotion and faith.
- Thus, the religious significance of the festival of Holi is to mark the burning of self-conceit, selfishness, greed, lust and hatred.
- The victory of righteous forces over demoniacal forces.