This artwork is about the victory of a devotee. As the legend shows, no one, no matter how strong, can harm a true devotee. And, those who dare to torture a true devotee of the Lord will be reduced to ashes. Holika to enter a blazing fire with Prahlad in her lap. For Hiranyakashyap, he knew that Holika had a boon, whereby, she could enter the fire unscathed. Treacherously, Holika coaxed young Prahlad to sit in her lap and they both took her seat in a blazing fire. The legend has it that Holika had to pay the price of her sinister desire by her life. Prahlad, who kept chanting the name of Lord Naarayana all this while, came out unharmed, as the lord blessed him for his extreme devotion. The festival of colours "holi" derives its name from Holika. And, is celebrated as a festival of victory of good over evil. Series of Hindu Deities.