10 Amazing Facts About Holi

The Origin of the name Holi

The name of the festival Holi has an interesting origin. It has been derived from Holika, the sister of demon King Hiranyakashyap” from Hindu mythology with a legend behind it.

The Legend of Evil King Hirankashyap

Thus the demon king ordered Prahlad to sit on a pyre (a structure, usually made of wood, for burning a body as part of a funeral rite or execution) along with Holika (who was immune to fire) the sister of the demon king. When the fire started, Holika was burnt to death in spite of her immunity to fire, and miraculously Prahlad was saved because Prahlad sought the help of Lord Vishnu during the event

Lord Krishna Association with Holi

Krishna unsure if fair-skinned Radha and other girls would like him, approached Radha and colored her face in some colors. Radha accepted Krishna despite the blue color of his skin and since that day the festival of Holi is celebrated.

Celebration across the globe

Almost all Hindu festivals have regional variations. However, Holi is a national festival celebrated in its true form across all the 28 states of India.

A Festival celebrated by all religion

Holi is a festival whose celebration is so remarkable that you witness it across every part of India. However, one unique specialty of the festival is its celebration by all religions with equal enthusiasm by people of all religions.

Use of Many Color

This was actually a concern for many people. However, many prefer playing with water and some homemade natural colors and Gulal.