Holi, the festival of colors, is one of the most popular festivals in India. Holi is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy throughout the country. Holika Dahan, which is an important part of the Holi celebrations, is an event that marks the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated a night before Holi and is a great way to welcome the new season and celebrate the spirit of togetherness. In this article, we will take a look at when Holi 2022 is, what is Holika Dahan, the story behind it, and the different rituals and celebrations that are associated with it.
When is Holi 2022?
Holi 2022 will fall on the 28th of March. This year, it will be preceded by Holika Dahan, which will be celebrated on the 27th of March. Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the Hindu month of Phalgun, which usually falls somewhere in the last week of March or the first week of April.
What is Holika Dahan?
Holika Dahan is an important part of the Holi celebrations and is celebrated a night before Holi. It is a ritual that marks the victory of good over evil and is a way to welcome the new season. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu burnt the demoness Holika, who had a boon that she could not be harmed by fire. This event symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
The Story of Holika Dahan
The story of Holika Dahan is mentioned in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. Holika was the sister of the demon king, Hiranyakashyap. She had a boon that made her immune to fire. Taking advantage of this boon, she tried to kill Hiranyakashyap’s son, Prahalad, who was a devotee of Lord Vishnu. However, Lord Vishnu intervened and destroyed Holika by burning her in the fire. This event marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated as Holika Dahan.
Celebrating Holika Dahan 2022
Holika Dahan is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. People gather around a bonfire and perform various rituals such as chanting mantras, offering prayers and offerings to the fire, and performing aarti. This is followed by singing and dancing around the bonfire.
