The Hindus in India are celebrating Holi on March 7-8. The two-day festival involves one day for ritualistic burning of Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashipu who was part of the plan to kill Vishnu-worshipper Prahlad, as per Hindu beliefs. Holika had a boon of being fire-resistant, so she sat in fire with Prahlad but the devotion to Vishnu saved Prahlad and burnt Holika. The day after Holika Dahan, the festival of colours is celebrated.
The Hindus in India are celebrating Holi on March 7-8. The two-day festival involves one day for ritualistic burning of Holika, the sister of Hiranyakashipu who was part of the plan to kill Vishnu-worshipper Prahlad, as per Hindu beliefs. Holika had a boon of being fire-resistant, so she sat in fire with Prahlad but the devotion to Vishnu saved Prahlad and burnt Holika. The day after Holika Dahan, the festival of colours is celebrated.