Friday, March 9, 2012

Why do we celebrate holi?

                                     Why do we celebrate holi?

Yesterday was the full moon day and whole country celebrated Holi.But to explain the reason, there is a story. Holi is actually triumph of good over evil.
In ancient times, there was demon called Hiranyakashipu. He had a sister by name Holika. Holika had a boon that she can not be burnt means fire can not do any harm to her. Hiranyakashipu had a son by name Prahlad. Prahlad though he is a son of a demon king, he is the follower  of God Vishnu. He was seen chanting God's name always.
This has increased the rage of Hiranyakashipu. Since he was the enemy of God, he had wanted his son too must hate God. But reverse is happening. Because of this, he thought of eliminating his own son who is not listening to him.
He was aware that his sister had got a boon. Hence he asked Holika to enter fire means to sit amidst the fire with Prahlad so that he can get burnt alive where as sister can come out safely. Holika agreed. She entered the fire holding Prahlad.
Prahlad at this time also,didnt stop chanting God's name. Because of this, fire didnt harm him . Instead Holika got burnt. To celebrate this triumph of good over evil, we are celebrating Holi. 

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