However, Nara-simha, a form of Vishnu, is invoked by Prahlad, and his father King Hiranyakashypu is slain.
It is a tradition for mothers to buy new clothes for their married daughters on this holiday that is marked by the lighting of bonfires. One legend about its origins claims that is celebrates the everlasting love between Krishna and Radha. The more popular legend describes a king's attempt to kill Vishnu. He also sends the demon for whom the holiday is named to kill his son. However, Nara-simha, a form of Vishnu, is invoked by Prahlad, and his father King Hiranyakashypu is slain. Celebrated in villages around Mathura, the festival also features of selling of Gulal, or colored paints, which are then thrown on people. Taking place in early March, FTP, identify this Hindu festival of colors.
It is a tradition for mothers to buy new clothes for their married daughters on this holiday that is marked by the lighting of bonfires.
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