why we celebrate Holi what's reason behind it??????
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. The word "Holi" originates from "Holika", the evil sister of demon king Hiranyakashipu. King Hiranyakashipu had earned a boon that made him virtually indestructible. The special powers blinded him, he grew arrogant, thought he was God, and demanded that everyone worship only him. Hiranyakashipu's own son, Prahlada however, disagreed.
He was and remained devoted to Vishnu. This infuriated Hiranyakashipu. He subjected Prahlada to cruel punishments, none of which affected the boy or his resolve to do what he thought was right. Finally, Holika - Prahlada's evil aunt - tricked him into sitting on a pyre with her.
Holika was wearing a cloak (shawl) that made her immune to injury from fire, while Prahlada was not. As the fire roared, the cloak flew from Holika and encased Prahlada. Holika burned, Prahlada survived. Vishnu appeared and killed Hiranyakashipu.
The bonfire is a reminder of the symbolic victory of good over evil, of Prahlada over Hiranyakashipu, of fire that burned Holika. The day after Holika bonfire is celebrated as Holi.
2. Indians celebrate Holi to say goodbye to winter and welcome the season of spring, which brings growth and happiness.
Holi is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil. It is a Non Hindu Festival and is celebrated all over the country, even No Indians also celebrate this festival.
According to Bhagvata Purana, King Hiranyakashipu was the king of the demons, he was a very heartless person and demanded respect and wanted the people to treat him like God. But the son of the King that is Prahlada, disagreed to this and replied that his Good was Lord Vishnu.
Hiranyakashipu, the king was given the punishment on behalf of his son for giving him the respect of the God. Bit Holika, the king's sister, tricked him into sitting on a pyre with her. While Holika protected herself with a cloak, Prahlada had been exposed. As the fire grew higher, the cloak flew from Holika's body and encased Prahlada, thus saving his life.
Later, Vishnu appeared in the avatar of Narsimha, half man and half lion, and killed the king. This is why Holi begins with the Holika bonfire, which marks the end of evil.