Mythological Story behind Holi Festival Compiled by: Vijay Sardana Happy Holi to all of you. On the occasion of Holi festival, this is an attempt to understand the characters behind the Holi festival and what was the reason behind the role played by various characters in Hindu mythology behind the Holi. According to a story from Bhagavata Purana , Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha are Vishnu's gatekeepers Jaya and Vijaya, born on earth as the result of a curse from the Four Kumara . According to Sources the birth place of Hiranyakashipu is Moolsthan (Present Day Multan in Pakistan). Who were Four Kumaras? It is important to know their role in Hindu mythology that is why I am giving in detail. The Kumaras are four sages ( rishi s) who roam the universe as children from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, generally named Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana and Sanat kumara. They are described as the first mind-born creations and sons of the creator-god Brahma. B...