Punjab: The Warrior Festival of Hola Mohalla

Punjab: The Warrior Festival of Hola Mohalla
No festival, not even one that dates back 300 years, is complete without a selfie,

This annual spectacle of Sikh warriors engaging in feats of martial prowess makes for compelling viewing

Bhanu Devgan
May 17 , 2017
Less than 1 Min Read

What started in 1701 as battle training continues today as a three-day spectacle at Anandpur Sahib, as Sikh Nihang warriors engage in feats that recall their legendary martial prowess.


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