According to Hindu Mythology, Holi comes form the word Holika, the evil demon sister of Hiranyakashipu. He was a king, the King of Multan. King Hiranyakashipu earned a boon that made him indestructable. He grew arrogant, and thought he was God, and demanded everyone worship only him.
The King's own son, Prahlada, disagreed. He remained devoted to Lord Vishnu. This made King Hiranyakashipu infuriated He subjected Prahlada to punishments and cruelty, none affected his son, nor did he change and worship his father. He continued to worship Lord Vishnu. One day, Holika tricked Prahlada into sitting with her in a fire. She was protected from the fire, but Prahlada was not. She was wearing a cloak that made her immune to the fire. As the fire roared, it encased Holika and the cloack flew from the flames and covered Prahlada, who survived while Holika burned to ashes. Seeing this the King was unable to control his temper and smashed a pillar with his mace. There was a thunderous sound and Lord Vishnu appeared as Lord Narasimha, and killed King Hiranyakashipu.
The bon fire is symbolic victory over good and evil, and colored powder is also used to celebrate Holi.
So, I ask Vishnu. Since it is well after Holi (Phagwah), can we please not have anymore snow?
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