Location:
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Post Date:
Mar 25, 2024 12:55 AM
TAG ID:
ppaphotostwo112732
(RM)
Credit:
Shashi Sharma/Pacific Press/Newscom
Format:
JPEG
Photographer:
Shashi Sharma
Keywords:
holika, holi, festival, celebration, incredibleindia, documentaries, crowd, colour, tradition
Release Status:
No Model Release, No Property Release
Caption:
People from Hindu community fire the "Holika" on Sunday night to celebrate Holi festival in district Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Hiranyakashipu's sister, Holika, had a boon granting her immunity to fire. She attempted to trick Prahlad into a pyre, but divine intervention led to her demise while Prahlad emerged unscathed. This event symbolizes the victory of good over evil, a theme central to Holika Dahan. (Photo by Shashi Sharma/Pacific Press)