Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
Hola Mohalla (Gurmukhi: ਹੋਲਾ-ਮਹੱਲਾ hōlā muhalā), also called Hola, is a three-day long Sikh festival which normally falls in March. [2] [3] It takes place on the second day of the lunar month of Chett, usually a day after the Hindu spring festival Holi, but sometimes coincides with it. Hola Mohalla is celebrated a day after the Hindu festival of Holi, but at times it takes place on the same day as Holi. In 2025, it will be held from 14th March to 16th March. Hola Mohalla Venue This procession takes place in Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur, the Rupnagar district of Punjab, which is one of the 5 Sikh takhts holding special Often compared to Holi due to its timing, Hola Mohalla is much more than a festival of colors—it is a martial spectacle, a religious gathering, and a tribute to the valor of Sikh warriors. In 2025, Hola Mohalla will be celebrated from March 14 to March 16, coinciding with the day after Holi. Highlight: A warrior-style Holi celebrated by Sikhs. Holla Mohalla, started by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, is a three-day festival where Sikhs showcase martial arts, horse-riding, and war games. It is considered a symbol of bravery and courage. Celebration Highlights: Gatka (Sikh martial arts) demonstrations. Mock battles, sword fights, and horse riding. The timing of Hola Mohalla, right after Holi, allows for a seamless transition from the festival of colors to a celebration of valor and discipline. Summing Up. Hola Mohalla 2025 Anandpur Sahib is a celebration of Sikh history, courage, and spirituality. It blends martial traditions with religious devotion. Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival that takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chet, which usually falls in March. This, by a tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh, follows the Hindu festival of Holi by one day; Hola is the masculine form of the feminine sounding Holi. The word “Mohalla” is derived from the Arabic root hal At the onset of spring, during the month of phalgun as per the lunar calendar, which generally occurs between February and March, Holi is celebrated with colours across India in various ways. In the state of Punjab, the spring celebrations are known as Hola Mohalla and takes place the day after Holi, building up on the festival. Holla Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated in the month of Phalguna , a day after Holi.An annual festival held at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, Hola Mohalla was started by the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh, as a gathering of Sikhs for military exercises and mock battles on the day following the festival of Holi. The Guru Granth Sahib contains passages prescribing the celebration of Holi by serving God. The colors of Holi manifest in the Lord's love.It is recognized as a day of worship. Holi Kini Sant Sev. Rang Laga Aat Laal Dev. Guru Arjan Dev Ji states in this verse that after living with God-conscious people, his love for Divine Naam has developed. Guru Gobind Singh who is the tenth Sikh Guru gave the festival a new meaning by adding a martial element, thus developing it into Hola Mohalla which is celebrated either on or after Holi. This new festival emphasized strength, unity, and readiness to defend righteousness. Hola Mohalla, celebrated a day after Holi, is a vibrant Sikh festival of courage and devotion. Established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, it takes place at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab. Nihang Sikhs perform martial arts, horse-riding stunts, and sword fights, while grand Nagar Kirtans and kirtan darbars foster devotion and unity. Hola Mohalla or Hola Mahalla or simply Hola is a Sikh festival that takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chet which usually falls in March.This, by a tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh, follows the Hindu festival of Holi by one day; Hola is the masculine form of the feminine sounding Holi. Holla Mohalla is celebrated a day after Holi in Punjab especially by the Nihang Sikhs. The festival is celebrated with gusto at Anandpur Sahib for it was here that Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last guru, instituted the pahul (baptism of the Khalsas), elected the panj pyare (the beloved five), and militarized his followers into the order of Nihangs (warrior-mendicants). The Hola Mohalla Festival is celebrated right after the Hindu festival of colours, popularly known as Holi. Held at Anandpur Sahib, it is a substantial annual fair held for three days. This year, the Hola Mohalla Festival will be celebrated from 29th March to 31st March. The Sikh Tradition Of Hola Mahalla. Q. HOLI OR HOLA? A. Holi is a Hindu festival celebrating the victory of the Saint Prahlade over his evil aunt Holika who tried to burn him alive. However the reasoning behind this festival had long been forgotten, even during the time of the tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji it had become a meaningless day of throwing colo Holla Mohalla is a festival that is celebrated by Sikhs a day after Holi. It is celebrated in March every year and is a time for Sikhs to come together and celebrate their faith. On this day, Sikhs take part in processions and perform Gatka, a form of martial arts. Diwali. Diwali is a festival of lights that is celebrated by Sikhs and Hindus Sikhs celebrate a number of holidays and festivals, most of them commemorating important events in Sikh history or associated with one of Ten Gurus of Sikhism. These festivals known as gurpurbs (the rising of a guru) are held on dates set by the Sikh lunar calendar. Sikh festivals that follow a solar calendar include Baisakhi and Diwali. Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival which is celebrated with great zeal and zest by the Sikh nation. Hola Mohalla is celebrated at the birth place of Khalsa, Takht Shri Anandpur Sahib with religious ceremonies. It was a tradition started by the tenth master Sahib Shri Gobind Singh ji Maharaj to instil courage and strength [] Hola Mohalla, by a tradition established by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, follows the Hindu festival of Holi by one day. Unlike Holi, when people playfully sprinkle color, dry or mixed in water, on each other, Guru Gobind Singh made Hola Mohalla an occasion for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martial skills in simulated battles.
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |