Well... all of us know of the Hiranyakashyap, Prahlad and Holika story!
Here's another one: (jus found it!)
The Kamadeva is the God of love. Kama's body was destroyed when he shot his weapon at Shiva in order to disrupt his penance and help Parvati to marry Shiva. Shiva then opened his third eye, the gaze of which was so powerful that Kama's body was reduced to ashes. For the sake of Kama's wife Rati (passion), Shiva restored him, but only as a mental image, representing the true emotional and mental state of love rather than physical lust. The Holi bonfire is believed to be celebrated in commeration of this event.
Have the most amazing time! cheers!
Here's another one: (jus found it!)
The Kamadeva is the God of love. Kama's body was destroyed when he shot his weapon at Shiva in order to disrupt his penance and help Parvati to marry Shiva. Shiva then opened his third eye, the gaze of which was so powerful that Kama's body was reduced to ashes. For the sake of Kama's wife Rati (passion), Shiva restored him, but only as a mental image, representing the true emotional and mental state of love rather than physical lust. The Holi bonfire is believed to be celebrated in commeration of this event.
Have the most amazing time! cheers!
2 comments:
Hmm..had heard the Shiva story too, but didn't know the rest of the bit where he restores Kama Dev as a mental image. Cool.
N yes, HAPPY HOLI !! :)
Interesting one.... never knew this..... ;)
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