Hola Mahalla

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Hola Mahalla is a Sikh festival that was originally created to distract Sikhs from the Hindu festival of Holi, thereby reminding Sikhs to guard against the re-emergence of Hindu practises. It is celebrated around March 17.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji started this festival as a day for Sikhs to practise their military exercises and hold mock battles. Today, 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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