here is a symbolic legend to explain why Holi is celebrated as a festival of colours. The word "Holi" originates from "Holika", the evil sister of the demon king Hiranyakashipu. The festival itself is believed to have origins from the Prahlada-Puri Temple[13] of Multan in the Punjab region. [14] The original temple of Prahladpuri is said to have been built by Prahlada, Hiranyakashipu's son