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| March 2, 2010 | Sikhs celebrate 'Hola Mohalla' | |
Poonch ( Jammu and Kashmir ): The Sikh community here celebrated the spring festival of 'Hola Mohalla' with devotion and took out a procession to mark the occasion. The procession led by 'Nihangs' was taken out through Poonch city. Experts in martial arts, the Nihangs were the centre of attraction as they displayed their skills in the ancient war art of 'Gatka' and in sword fighting. Hindus and Muslims also participated in the festival.
Anil Kumar Phool , a devotee said: "The festival of ' Hola Mohalla ' is very important
to the Sikh community and we are celebrating it. On this day, I want to congratulate
my fellow Sikhs." "They are taking forward the tradition of Guru Gobind Singh
," he added. Security personnel were deployed to ensure the procession's safety.
Masroor Hussain , a Muslim resident of Poonch, said: "On this day, I want to wish
the Sikh community from my Islam community." "People of all faiths are taking
part in the festival with utmost happiness," he said. The procession culminated
at the Gurudwara Singh Sabha with devotees chanting the traditional greeting 'Bole
So Nihal Sat Sri Akal'. Hola Mohalla celebrates the valour of Sikhs, and commemorates
the transformation of the Sikh community into a martial fraternity by Guru Gobind
Singh , the tenth Guru (leader) of Sikhs. This year ' Hola Mohalla ' coincided
with the festival of colours 'Holi'. |
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