HOLI Festival- 20 Questions and Answers with Pictures
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Holi, known as the festival of colors, is a vibrant Hindu celebration primarily observed in India and Nepal. It marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Let’s see how much we all know about Holi festival.
Question 1: Holi is alternatively referred to as?
Answer: Festival of colours
Question 2: What is the name by which Holi is celebrated in Odisha?
Answer: Dola Purnima
Question 3: During which month of the Hindu calendar is Holi celebrated?
Answer: Phalguna
Question 4: Prahlad became a follower of which god?
Answer: Lord Vishnu
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Question 5: The story of Holi festival is related to whom?
Answer: Holika and Prahlad
Question 6: The name of Hiranyakashipu’s sister was?
Answer: “Holika” also known as Simhika.
Question 7: Who was the father of Prahlad?
Answer: Hiranyakashipu
Question 8: What was the relation of Prahlad and Holika?
Answer: Paternal Aunt of Prahlada
Question 9: What was the power of demon Holika?
Answer: Remain unscathed by fire, and so she took Prahlad in her lap and sat in a bonfire.
Question 10: What is the demon that was burnt that lead to the Festival Holi?
Answer: Holika
Question 11: The bonfire lit during Holi is known as:
Answer: Holika Dahan
Question 12: Why is the demoness demoness Holika worshipped on Holi?
Answer: In Hindu tradition, the performance of Holika Puja during the festival of Holi is believed to bring forth blessings of strength, abundance, and prosperity. It is said that participating in this sacred ritual has the potential to conquer various fears, offering devotees a pathway to inner courage and tranquility.
Question 13: What was the 5 powers of Hiranyakashipu?
Answer: He was immune to harm from any human, creature, indoor or outdoor setting, day or night, projectile or handheld weapon, and even on land, water, or in the air.
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Question 14: Who ended Hiranyakashipu and how?
Answer: In a divine intervention, Vishnu manifested as Narasimha, embodying a unique form that was part human and part lion. This manifestation occurred during the twilight hours, blurring the distinction between day and night. Narasimha seized Hiranyakashyapu at the threshold, a liminal space neither fully indoors nor outdoors. Subsequently, he positioned the king on his lap, transcending the realms of land, water, and air. Finally, employing his lion claws, Narasimha vanquished Hiranyakashyapu, bypassing the conventional boundaries of handheld or projectile weaponry.
Question 15: The famous ‘Lathmar Holi’ is played at which place?
Answer: Barsana
Question 16: The delicacies prepared during Holi are:
Answer: Gujihiya
Question 17: Which day is celebrated as Chhoti Holi?
Answer: A day prior to Holi
Question 18: Holi is called Phaguwa in which language?
Answer: Bhojpuri
Question 19: What are the natural colours used for Holi in the olden days?
Answer: Turmeric, Kumkum, Tesu Flowers
Question 20: What other nation celebrate this festival of colour “Holi”?
Answer: Nepal
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