3 November•Krishna Paksha Navami

Hola Mohalla

Hola Mohalla

Hola Mohalla is the Sikh festival kept on the day after Holi, with a gathering at Anandpur Sahib.

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Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Hola Mohalla is the Sikh festival kept on the day after Holi, with a gathering at Anandpur Sahib.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

It was started by Guru Gobind Singh as a martial festival of the Khalsa, with mock battles, horsemanship and music.

Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

  1. 1Step 1

    A procession (Nagar Kirtan) and gathering at Anandpur Sahib.

  2. 2Step 2

    Displays of martial arts (gatka) and horse riding.

  3. 3Step 3

    Kirtan and the langar (community meal).