Question

The name of the festival of Holi, comes from mythology and is derived from Holika, the sister of which of these demons?
Hiranyakashipu
Hiranyaksha
Both of these
None of these

Answer 1

The name of the festival of Holi, comes from mythology and is derived from Holika, the sister of which of these demons?

i) Hiranyakashipu

ii) Hiranyaksha

iii) Both of these ✔

iv) None of these

Answer 2

The name of the festival of Holi, comes from mythology and is derived from Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashipu and  Hiranyaksha.

So the required answer is the option ''Both of these''

• Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha both are demon brothers.

• They had a sister whose name was Holika.

• Holika, sometimes also known as Samhika.

• The parents of Holika were Kasyapa and Diti.

• The word 'Holi' comes from mythology and is derived from Holika.

• Holi is the name of the festival which is also known as the festival of colors.