Holika Dahan in India : Happy Holi 2014

Holi is an Indian festival which is also known as festival of colors. On this day people color their friends family members and colleagues and enjoy the day with lots of fun and enjoyment. At home lots of sweets are prepared like Gujiya, Gulab Jamun and other Indian dishes. Before Holi on the eve of Holi we celebrate Holika Dahan where we burn the evil Holika and pray for prosperity and happiness of our family and society. In this article we are going to talk about Holika Dahan, its story and about Holi festival in India. If you want to wish your loved ones on Holi 2014 then we have huge collection of Holi 2014 SMS and Messages, you can also download Holi 2014 wallpapers, and cards. Find links below

Hindi sms
Holi english wish

Bollywood holi celebration

holi 2014 wishes

holi sms 140 characters

Holika Dahan 2014 in India

Holika Dahan In India :

The Holi word originated from "Holika", sister of Hiranyakashipu. The festival of Holi is celebrated because of a story in the old Hindu religion. In Vaishnavism, Hiranyakashipu is the great king of demons, and he had been granted a boon by Brahma, which made it almost impossible for him to be killed. The boon was due to his long penance, after which he had demanded that he not be killed "during day or night; inside the home or outside, not on earth or in the sky; neither by a man nor an animal; neither by astra nor by shastra". Consequently, he grew arrogant and attacked the Heavens and the Earth. He demanded that people stop worshipping Gods and start praising respectfully to him. (From Wikipedia)

Holi In India: Every year, thousands of Hindus participate in the festival Holi. The festival has many purposes. Hindus believe it is a time of enjoying spring's abundant colors and saying farewell to winter. It also has a religious purpose, commemorating events present in Hindu mythology. Although it is the least religious holiday, it is probably one of the most exhilarating ones in existence. During this event, participants hold a bonfire, throw colored powder at each other, and celebrate wildly.