Here's what you should know about Holi ⤵️
Though the holiday has been commercialized with all sorts of marathon events like the Color Run, it’s actually rooted in a sacred love story between two deities, and it’s one of the biggest festivals of the year. So, whether you’re observing the ancient spiritual tradition yourself, or celebrating with a friend, here are eight things to keep in mind about how to celebrate Holi.Anadolu Agency/Getty Imagesas it involves the throwing of and water.
According to the story of Holi, the evil king Hiranyakashipuhimself to be a god — a being above any laws or moral code. He expected everyone else to regard him in the same way too. However, his five-year-old son Prahlad was a devout worshiper of Vishnu. Hiranyakashipu hated Vishnu, as he had killed his brother, Hiranyaksha. So, once Hiranyakashipu discovered that his son openly worshipped his brother’s killer, he grew angry.
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