Hola Mohalla

• Photographer
  Mariana Zilbershteyn

Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated primarily in the state of Punjab, India over three days around the time of the festival of Holi. Thousands of Sikhs gather to participate in various martial arts displays, processions, and other festivities. This is a very large event, particularly for Nihang Sikhs, a Sikh warrior order, around the world. It was intended to be a day for Sikhs to demonstrate their military skills in mock battles and exercises, as well as to foster a sense of unity among the community.These images were captured at Hola Mohalla, March 2024