In ancient times, there lived a King named Hiranyakashyap. He had a son named Prahlad, who was a great devotee of God Vishnu. But the King wanted his son to forget Vishnu and consider him as God. The King made many attempts on his son’s life, but the son was always saved by the grace of the God.

So one day the King called his sister, Holika, who it was said could never be burnt. She was ordered to hold Prahlad in her lap in the fire. But Holika was burnt instead of Prahlad. This day was marked as the victory of good over evil.

Holi is celebrated far and wide by the Hindus. It is a festival of colours. People look forward to this festival as it removes boundaries drawn among people. People smear different colours to look alike.

But this festival has been losing its value. Peope are thrilled during this festival because it is an excuse to have fun at others’ expense. How can Holi be holy? Holi should be celebrated by not hurting anybody. Let us enjoy a holy Holi.