Hola Mohalla

Hola Mahalla (Punjabi: ਹੋਲਾ ਮਹੱਲਾ, Hindi: होला मोहल्ला; also Hola Mohalla or simply Hola) is a one day Sikh festival which takes place on the second day of the lunar month of Chett) (a day after Holi which is a two day festival starting with Holika Dahan on the last day of the lunar month of Phagan on full moon and the actual day of Holi the next day on the first day of Chett) and most often falls in March, and sometimes coincides with the Sikh New Year.

The fair held at Anandpur Sahib is traditionally a three day event but participants attend Anandpur Sahib for a week, camping out and enjoying various displays of fighting prowess and bravery, and listening to kirtan, music, and poetry. For meals, which is an integral part of the Sikh institution (Gurdwara), visitors sit together in Pangats (Queues) and eat vegetarian food of the Langars. The event concludes on the day of Hola Mohalla with a long, military-style procession near Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, one of the five seats of temporal authority of the Sikhs.

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Punjab: 2 dead, 10 hurt in Ropar mishap

Hindustan Times 17 Mar 2025
Two devotees were killed and over 10 others injured when a tractor-trolley, returning from Anandpur Sahib’s Holla Mohalla event, overturned near Ropar on Saturday night.

On last day of Hola Mohalla, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj asks SGPC to analyse NEP

The Times of India 15 Mar 2025
... Punjab.Speaking on the occasion of Holla Mohalla after paying obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Gargaj highlighted supposed threats from NEP to Gurmukhi and Punjabi language.

Holi celebrated across Haryana, Punjab with gaiety

Hindustan Times 14 Mar 2025
Holi celebrated across Haryana, Punjab with gaiety. Some revellers zoomed through the streets on motorbikes while others danced to music ... There was also a huge rush of devotees among Sikhs for the Holla Mohalla festival at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab ... ....

Polo set for revival in Punjab: Anandpur Sahib, Chandigarh to clash at Hola Mohalla Mela

Hindustan Times 14 Mar 2025
Singh who represents Anandpur Sahib Heritage Foundation said, “This polo match to be played on Holla Mohalla, would be an opportunity for the local community to witness the skill and camaraderie of ...

India Revels In Holi Festivities, Friday Prayers Held Peacefully

Kashmir Observer 14 Mar 2025
PTI photo ... Homes and streets wore a colourful look as the revellers splashed colours and feasted on traditional delicacies ... There was also a rush of Sikh devotees for the Holla Mohalla festival at Anandpur Sahib.

Phoolon Ki Holi to Holla Mohalla: 10 unique ways India celebrates the festival of colours

Indian Express 12 Mar 2025
From devotional gatherings to grand processions, each region adds its unique touch to Holi celebrations. .

Giani Raghbir alleges ‘violation’ of maryada during installation of new jathedar

Hindustan Times 12 Mar 2025
(PTI File) ... Religious leaders address the ceremony ... The ‘hasty’ ceremony ahead of Holla Mohalla was held after several Nihang organisations openly voiced dissent over the appointment of new jathedar by the SGPC ... “Today is not time to sit at home ... ....
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