Holi which date in 2018

One of these is the story of Hiranyakashyap, who was a demon king and wanted to be immortal. While he wanted everyone to worship him as god, his son Prahlada was a devotee of Vishnu. Holika had a divine gift that fire could not burn her and so she did as her brother told her to.

Vishnu, thereafter defeated and killed Hiranyakashyap as well, marking the victory of good over evil. However, the colours used on this day also have an interesting tale behind them. It was believed that Krishna used to celebrate the festival with colours at Vrindavan and Gokul. On the first day of the celebrations known as Holika Dahan puja, a bonfire is lit.

On the second day of celebrations known as Rangpanchami, people play with colours. Another popular legend of Holi celebrations that is extremely popular in southern India is that of Lord Shiva and Kaamadeva. However you chose to celebrate Holi this year, remember to be safe and respectful of others.

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The Holika bonfire is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil and the victory of Prahlad over Hiranyakashipu. Lord Krishna is also associated with the celebration of Holi. However, this is more of an urban legend than any text prescribed in any Puranas. Apparently, Lord Krishna who was dark-skinned due to drinking the poisoned breast milk of she-demon Putana despaired that he was dark in colour, unlike Radha who was fair. He entreated and questioned his mother about it, to which she told him that he can approach Radha and colour her face with any colour.

Holi is a festival where people mend broken relationships and play with colours with everyone.