The colourful festival lasts for one night and one day. It starts with Holika Dahan in the evening of Purnima, when people perform rituals. The following day is known as Holi, when people celebrate with colours and water. This year, Holi will be celebrated on March 8.
Why Holi is celebrated?
Years ago, a demon king called Hiranyakashipu obtained a boon that he could neither be killed by a man nor by an animal. He asked people to worship him like a god. His son Prahalada was a great devotee of lord Vishnu—something that Hiranyakashipu didn't approve of. The demon king asked his son to stop worshipping lord Vishnu, to no avail. Prahalada just wouldn’t follow his orders.
Enraged, Hiranyakashipu decided to kill his own son. He called his sister "Holika", who was supposed to be immune to fire and made her sit on a burning pyre with Prahalad. The lad started chanting lord Vishnu's name and emerged unscathed from the fire, while Holika is burnt to ashes. This incident, which signifies God's victory over evil, is celebrated as the Holi festival every year.
What is the importance of Holi?
Holi has a very sacred history and has been celebrated since ancient times. Holi is a celebration of spring, and is regarded as a new beginning in which people shed their grudges and inhibitions, and make a fresh start.
It is believed that God turns a blind eye during Holi, which is what makes the festival a very spiritual moment for devotees, as it allows them to let loose in celebration.
Holi symbolises the exuberance of life as it is a day of forgiveness, friendship, unity, and equality.
Holi Celebration
Along with the colour celebration, people cook delicious sweets and savouries at home and share them with friends and relatives.
People also share greetings and send good wishes to their relatives and friends.
Best Holi Greeting messages
Here are some very good messages that you can send to your friends and relatives:
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