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Hola Mohalla

The Sikh festival of warriors — Anandpur Sahib

24–26 Mar 2027Anandpur Sahib, PunjabHigh crowdIn 334 days
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Significance

Created to turn a festival of colour into one of courage and arms. Anandpur Sahib is the spiritual heart of the Khalsa — founded here by the 10th Guru in 1699.

Started by Guru Gobind Singh in 1701 as a martial alternative to Holi. Nihang Sikhs in blue-and-saffron display mock warfare, tent pegging, gatka sword-fencing and horse acrobatics across Anandpur Sahib for 3 days.

First-time visitor

Arrive a day before Holi, see the Gatka displays on Day 1 and the grand procession on Day 3.

What to see

  • Gatka (martial arts) displays
  • Tent pegging on horseback
  • Nihang Sikh processions in full regalia
  • Kirtan at Takht Keshgarh Sahib

Festival foods

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Travel tips

  1. 1Chandigarh (90 km) is the nearest airport
  2. 2Watch martial displays from a safe distance — horses run hard
  3. 3Simple accommodation — budget hotels only in the town

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About Hola Mohalla

Hola Mohalla 2027 is scheduled for 24–26 Mar 2027. That's 334 days from today.

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