Hola Mohalla | Anandpur Sahib
Thousands of Sikh men gather to celebrate the establishment of Khalsa Panth by Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru.
The 3 day festival is organised in Anandpur region(Punjab) and celebrates the Sikh warrior tribe; Also Known as Nihangs
The Nihang (ਨਿਹੰਗ) or Akali (lit. "the immortals") are an armed Sikh warrior order originating in the Indian Subcontinent. Nihang are believed to have originated either from Baba Fateh Singh and the attire he wore.
The 3 day festival is organised in Anandpur region(Punjab) and celebrates the Sikh warrior tribe; Also Known as Nihangs
The Nihang (ਨਿਹੰਗ) or Akali (lit. "the immortals") are an armed Sikh warrior order originating in the Indian Subcontinent. Nihang are believed to have originated either from Baba Fateh Singh and the attire he wore.
Portrait of a Nihang holding his weapon. (In the background we see his horse being tied to a rope)
Horse being tied to a tractor trolley where his masters have been resting.
A group of young Nihangs pose with their horse. (After the festival is over)
Preparation of Langar for the community.
A old celebrated Nihang coming out of his Car. The headgear(Pagdi) is around 70 Kgs.
Young warriors posing for a picture.
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Portrait of a spectator waiting for the event to start
