Holika Devi le rakshya garun

Last year my neighbor gave me the most unexpected Holi blessing. She put tika on my face and with a wide smile said, "Holika Devi le rakshya garun!"

I froze. HOLIKA?! DEVI?! I was too stunned to correct her so I just accepted my fate. Had a shitty year so IDK I mean aashirwad lagyo ki😅. I am not home this year so will probably be safe from Holika.

Happy Holi! Stay safe—especially from Holika’s blessings! But do you guys know the legends of Holi?