Holi – The Festival of Colors Introduction Holi is one of the most popular festivals in India, celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm. It is known as the "festival of colors" because people throw colored powders (gulal) and splash water on each other. Holi marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It is a festival of unity, happiness, and love. Why is Holi Celebrated? Holi is celebrated because of the legend of Prahlad and Holika . According to Hindu mythology, King Hiranyakashyap was a powerful but arrogant ruler who wanted everyone to worship him. However, his son Prahlad was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu . The king's sister, Holika , had a magical cloak that protected her from fire. She tried to burn Prahlad by sitting with him in the fire, but by God's grace, the cloak flew onto Prahlad, and Holika burned instead. This event represents the victory of good over evil and is remembered by lighting bonfires on the eve of Hol...
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