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Hola Mahalla begins on the first day of the lunar month of Chet in the Nanakshahi calendar and follows the Hindu festival of colours, Holi.
Guru Gobind Singh started this festival as a day for Sikhs to practise their military exercises and hold mock battles.
Today, Sikhs celebrate by watching and partaking in martial arts parades, led by the nishan sahibs of the Gurdwaras. These are followed by poetry readings and music.
Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the beginning of Spring at will be celebrated on Monday March 13 – TODAY!
It is celebrated each year around the time of the vernal equinox, and is typically celebrated in March but sometimes as early as February.
It is mainly observed in both India and Nepal or other countries where there is a significant Hindu population.
In India, the Lathmar Holi celebrations have already began
In India, the Lathmar Holi celebrations have already began
However, in recent years, the festival has spread and celebrations now take place in parts of Europe and North America.
Just say HAPPY #HOLI to your Indian friends and they will appreciate you😜
