Hola Mohalla, a vibrant Sikh festival is being celebrated at the Golden Temple in Amritsar since Friday. The three-day festivities feature impressive displays of martial arts, horseback riding, and poetry, honouring the courage and valour of Sikh warriors. (Pics/AFP)
Updated On: 2025-03-15 05:05 PM IST
Compiled by : Anisha Shrivastava
A 'Nihang' or a Sikh warrior performs 'Gatka', an ancient form of Sikh martial arts, during the Hola Mohalla festivities
Hola Mohalla, started by Guru Gobind Singh, is a festival that highlights courage, discipline, and Sikh martial traditions, setting it apart from the Hindu festival of Holi, which is centered around colors and celebration
Sikh holy men known as 'Panj Pyare' hold swords during a procession to mark Hola Mohalla festival, celebrated a day after Holi, the spring festival of colours, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Saturday
Sikh warriors play with coloured powder during the festival
Another group of Sikh warriors performs the 'Gatka'
