Embedded Files
How Holi Got it's name
How Holi Got it's name
Here's the story behind how Holi got its name
Holi: The story of Holika and Prahad
Children's activities below
Once upon a time, there was a demon king called Hiranyakashap who ruled over earth
But to his disappointment, his own son Prahlad became a devotee of lord Vishnu!
This made Hiranakashyap furious.
He tried to kill Prahlad by crushing him under an elephant's foot and even throwing him off a cliff.
But Vishnu protected the boy from all of his father's attempts
Frustrated, Hiranyakashyap finally turned to his sister Holika
Holika was blessed with a boon that allowed her to enter fire and come out unharmed
So she asked little Prahlad to sit on a pyre with her. But for the boon to work, Holika needed to enter the fire alone
Holika was burnt to ashes, while Prahlad - who had been chanting Vishnu's name - emerged unhurt!
Thus, Holi marks the victory of good over evil, deriving its name from Holika.
Wordsearch
Wordsearch
Can you find all the Holi related words
OM Group has sourced the following resources online and holds no responsibility for the validity of the content. Adults are requested to check the content before sharing with any minors.
Google Sites
Report abuse