Holikā
Sign in to saveHolika (, ), also known as Simhika, is an asuri in Hinduism. She is the sister of the asura-kings Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha, and the paternal aunt of Prahlada.
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- Deity.other_names
- Simhika
- Deity.image
- File:Holika dhan.jpg
- Deity.caption
- A figurine of Holika for Holika Dahan
- Deity.type
- hindu
- Deity.affiliation
- Daitya, Asura
- Deity.father
- Kashyapa
- Deity.mother
- Diti
- Deity.siblings
- Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha
- Deity.spouse
- Viprachitti
- Deity.children
- Rahu and Ketu
- Deity.festivals
- Holika Dahan
- Deity.gender
- Female
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- Holika Prahlad.jpg
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Holika (, ), also known as Simhika, is an asuri in Hinduism. She is the sister of the asura-kings Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha, and the paternal aunt of Prahlada.
The legend of Holika Dahan (Holika's burning) signifies the triumph of righteousness over sin. Holika is associated with the annual bonfire on the night before Holi, the festival of colours.
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