<P> Holika Dahan also Kamudu pyre is celebrated by burning Holika, the devil . For many traditions in Hinduism, Holi celebrates the death of Holika in order to save Prahlad by Vishnu in the city of Multan, and thus Holi gets its name . In olden days, people use to contribute a piece of wood or two for the Holika bonfire, and this represents Holika killing her brother Hiranya Kashipu . </P> <P> The night before Holi, pyres are burnt in North India, Nepal and parts of South India in keeping with this tradition . The youth playfully steal all sorts of things and put them in Holika pyre . </P> <P> It should also be noted that in some parts of India the day is actually called Holika . There are other activities associated with the story of Prahlad, but the burning of Holika is the one that we can most directly associate with Holi . Fire burnt on the eve of Holi (Holika Dahan) symbolizes the burning of Holika . The story as a whole is testament to the power of devotion (bhakta) over the evil represented by King Hiranyakashyapu, as Prahlad never lost his faith . </P> <Dl> <Dt> Prepare Holika pyre for bonfire </Dt> </Dl>

Who was put on the holy pyre to be burnt on holi