AQA GCSE Religious Studies A · 8062
Paper 1
Revise: Sacred FestivalsThe first night is called Holika Dahan. People gather around a bonfire, sing, dance and perform rituals. An effigy, or model figure, of Holika may be burned.
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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The bonfire celebration on the first night of Holi, recalling the destruction of Holika and the survival of Prahlad.
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Paper 1
Revise: Sacred FestivalsThe first night is called Holika Dahan. People gather around a bonfire, sing, dance and perform rituals. An effigy, or model figure, of Holika may be burned.
Paper 3
The ceremonial burning of a bonfire associated with Holi, recalling Holika’s death and Prahlada’s protection through devotion to God.
Revise: FestivalsThe Holika Dahan bonfire recalls Holika’s burning. It gives visible expression to the defeat of evil and the belief that God protects faithful devotees. Prahlada’s survival also presents devotion as stronger than the king’s power: he remains faithful even when threatened.
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