Hola Mohalla 2009 Portrait 4

.....“Hola Mohalla” is a festival which was started by Guru Gobind Singh in the 17th Century, as a day for Sikhs to practise their military exercises and hold mock battles. These days, Sikhs celebrate by watching and partaking in martial arts parades, led by the nishan sahibs of the Gurdwaras. These are then followed by poetry readings and music.....

 

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