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The festival is linked to the ancient Hindu tale of Prahlad and Hiranyakashipu, a story that exemplifies faith, resilience, and the triumph of good over evil. According to Hindu scripture, a king ...

Prahlad, son of tyrant Hiranyakashipu, devoutly followed righteousness and faith in Lord Vishnu, who protected him from numerous attempts on his life. Holika Dahan commemorates his triumph over evil.

Holi, deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, also symbolizes the victory of Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha avatar over the demon king Hiranyakashipu. (Image credit: PTI) A young boy applies colored ...

while Holi celebrates the victory of the devout Prahlad over the demon king Hiranyakashipu. In both narratives, faith, courage, and community prevail against tyranny and hatred. The similarities ...

The festival is rooted in the legend of Prahlad, a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, who was persecuted by his father, the ...

According to scriptures, Hiranyakashipu, a powerful demon king, wanted to be worshipped as a god. However, his son, Prahlada, remained devoted to Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu attempted several ...

But have you ever wondered why people celebrate Holika Dahan? You will get your answer here. Holika is the sister of Asura king Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha and she was the paternal aunt of Prahlada ...