![]() In many countries of the world, wherever Sikh communities are found, Hola Mohalla (or Mahalla, or just Hola) has become an annual festival, also celebrated each March. It is nowadays a martial fair, designed by Guru Gobind Singh, to strengthen the Sikh community by carrying out military style training and mock-drills, which are accompanied by religious discussions. ![]() It is still celebrated each March in its original format over three days at the Anandpur Sahib Gurdwara. It was a colourful occasion, particularly for young Sikhs, and was observed on the day after the Hindu festival of Holi. It included competitive displays of swordsmanship, horsemanship, archery and wrestling, together with displays of weapons and symposia of poetry. In 1701 Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, introduced this festival at Anandpur in Punjab, India, as an alternative to the Hindu festival of Holi. ![]() Festival Calendar Events HOLA MAHALLA/HOLA MOHALLA ![]()
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