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Holika Dahana

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Holika Dahana is a popular Hindu festival celebrated in India. It is an ancient festival that marks the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated on the last day of the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in March or April.

The festival is celebrated to commemorate the burning of Holika, a demoness. According to Hindu mythology, the demoness Holika had a boon which made her immune to fire. She was given the task of burning her nephew Prahlada, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Holika tricked Prahlada into sitting on a pyre with her. However, the boon was only for Holika and not Prahlada, so when the fire was lit, Holika was burnt to ashes while Prahlada remained unharmed. This symbolizes the victory of good over evil.

The day of Holika Dahana is celebrated with great fervor in India. People gather around bonfires and sing, dance and offer prayers. Prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu for the protection of their families from evil. People also exchange gifts and sweets with each other.

The festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of India. In some places, people gather around a bonfire and sing and dance. In some places, people also perform a ritual in which they go around the bonfire seven times and make a wish. They also throw coconut and other grains into the fire as an offering.

The festival of Holika Dahana is an important part of Hindu culture and is celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India. It is a reminder of the victory of good over evil and celebrates the power of faith and devotion.

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