Tag: Prahlad

  • Spiritual Significance of Holi

    Holi Dahan – Burning of Desires Holi heralds the end of winter and the onset of spring. It is also pointed out as an instance of the conquest of base instincts of man and Holi is a celebration of this conquest. The Holi fire or Holika Dahan connotes this event in Hindu mythology of the…

  • Holi, Holika Dahan and Holi Milan

    Holi, Holika Dahan, Holi Milan Holi or Holika, is a spring festival celebrated at the approach of the spring season, during the 3 or 4 days preceding the full moon day in the month of Phalguna. Holi is celebrated by throwing colors and colored powder in the air. Colorful Rangoli patterns are painted at doorways…