02/03/2026
Why do we celebrate Holika Dahan?
-📍 Long ago, there was a powerful demon king named Hiranyakashipu. He wanted everyone to worship him as God. But his own son, Prahlad, was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu.
This made the king very angry. He tried many times to punish Prahlad, but Prahlad’s faith always protected him.
Finally, Hiranyakashipu asked his sister Holika for help. Holika had a magical shawl that made her immune to fire. She sat in a blazing fire with Prahlad on her lap, thinking he would burn.
But because of Prahlad’s pure devotion, the shawl flew from Holika and covered him instead. Holika burned in the fire, while Prahlad remained safe.
This is why we celebrate Holika Dahan — as a symbol of the victory of good over evil and the power of true faith. 🔥✨