Holika Dahan or the lighting of the bonfire takes place on the eve of Holi. the day is also popularly called ‘Chhoti Holi‘.This tradition is also followed in Gujarat and Orissa. Holika Dahan is an extremely popular tradition and is celebrated with fervor all across the country and is symbolic of the triumph of good over evil.
History of Holika Dahan: According to Narad Purana, this day is celebrated in memory of Prahlad’s victory and the defeat of his aunt ‘Holika’. The legend has it that there once existed a mighty demon king by the name of Hiranyakashyap who wished that everybody in his kingdom should worship him. His son, Prahlad became a follower of Lord Narayana. Hiranyakashyap instructed his sister, Holika to sit in the burning fire with Prahlad in the lap. She was blessed with a boon, as a result of which no fire could burn her. But the opposite happened, Prahlad survived and Holika was charred to death. Thus ‘Holi‘ is celebrated to commemorate the victory of virtue over evil. It is because of this event, Holika (a bonfire) is burnt every year on Holi. The burning of the effigy of Holika is called Holika Dahan.
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