The Story of Holi
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Why do we celebrate Holi? Why do we burn a huge fire on Holika Dahan? Read this interesting story to find out!
The Demon King and His Devoted Son
In an ancient kingdom, there lived a powerful demon king named Hiranyakashipu who wanted everyone to worship him as a god. But his young son Prahlad was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu. No matter how much his father threatened him, Prahlad's love for Vishnu never wavered.
The Terrible Plot
Angry at his son's devotion, the demon king planned to kill Prahlad. He asked his sister Holika, who had a magical cloak that protected her from fire, to sit in a huge bonfire with Prahlad.
Everyone thought Holika would survive and Prahlad would burn. But a miracle happened - the magic cloak flew off Holika and wrapped around Prahlad instead.
The Faith of Prahlada
Lord Vishnu appeared and defeated the demon king, showing that true devotion and goodness will always win. The moment Holika burned while Prahlad remained safe became the origin of Holi.
People now celebrate this festival by throwing colorful powders and water, remembering how love and faith can overcome any evil.
What We Learn
Prahlad, a devotee of Lord Vishnu, represents righteousness and faith, while his father, King Hiranyakashipu, symbolizes arrogance and tyranny. Despite numerous attempts to harm Prahlad, evil is ultimately defeated, showing that goodness always prevails.
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