A Sikh gathering after Holi, with martial-arts displays, processions and at Anandpur Sahib.
The story
- A day of martial skill at Anandpur Sahib, the day after Holi; the name means a mock fight.
- Nihang Sikhs stage mock battles, sword displays and riding on two horses at once, displays Guru Gobind Singh is recorded as appreciating.
- Anandpur Sahib is where he founded the , and Hola Mohalla is its largest gathering of the year.
What happens
- The days after Holi
Hola Mohalla at Anandpur Sahib
Martial-arts displays, processions and ; the sets the days.
Where it happens
What to eat
Langar
Free meals cooked by volunteer groups and served day and night to everyone who comes.
Langars set up all over Anandpur Sahib; cover your head.
Know before you go
- Book stays early: Anandpur Sahib is small and fills up.
- Cover your head in and remove your shoes.
- Chandigarh is the nearest big airport.
Organised by
SGPC with the Punjab government