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The story of Holi
The word Holi comes from ‘Holika’, the sister of the demon King Hiranyakashyap, who tricked Hiranyakashyap’s son and devotee of Lord Vishnu, Prahlad, into a blazing bonfire so that he would die. However, she had forgotten the condition of her powers to withstand fire; that it only works if she is alone. As the fire raged, Prahlad was saved and Holika perished.
Hiranyakashyap ruled liked a tyrant and forced his people to worship him, buoyed by his five special powers of immortality. Firstly, he could not be killed by a human or an animal. Secondly, he could not be killed in the day or at night. Thirdly, he could not be killed either indoors or outdoors. Fourthly, he could not be killed on land, in water or in air. And finally, he could not be killed by any weapon, either projectile or handheld.
His own son, Prahlad, was a faithful devotee of Lord Vishnu. This greatly angered the King, who sentenced his son to death. But none of his ways to kill Prahlad worked – drowned in a well, flung in a pit of poisonous snakes, him trampled by elephants. And finally, he turned to Holika for help.
Lord Vishnu then came to Earth in the form of Narasimha – half human and half lion (neither a human or an animal). He came to the King at dusk (neither day or night) and met him at his doorstep (neither indoors or outdoors). He placed him on his lap (neither on land, in water or in air) and tore the king apart with his lion claws (neither a projectile or handheld weapon). The death of Hiranyakashyap signifies the victory of good over evil and the triumph of true devotion.
Our venue partner
The Holi Reception is hosted at one of London’s newest premium lifestyle workspaces. Flex@Tide is situated in the heart of London Bankside, offering beautifully designed coworking areas, private offices, high-tech meeting rooms, and a dedicated event space spread across four floors. With 10-gig internet, sustainable NorNorm furnishings, rooftop access with 360° London views, luxury showers, bike storage, and complimentary perks like barista-style coffee, snacks, gaming corner, and a popcorn station, it’s built for ambitious SMEs, creatives, and professionals who want more from their workspace.
What: Bridge India Holi Reception x Flex@Tide
When: 5pm onwards, Thursday 26 February
Where: Flex @ Tide, 135 Park Street, London SE1 9EA (closest tube stations: London Bridge, Southwark; map here)
Tickets: Free for BI Members, £20 others | Book here