Question

Which of the following statements about Hola Mohalla festival of Punjab is correct?

• A. It is celebrated mainly by women through crafts and songs in Patiala.
• B. It showcases martial arts, langars, and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.
• C. It is a harvest festival observed in Punjab just before Diwali.
• D. Hola Mohalla is celebrated on the same day as Holi.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. It showcases martial arts, langars, and Nihang mock battles at Anandpur Sahib.

• Hola Mohalla is a major three-day Sikh festival that typically follows the festival of Holi.

• It was first celebrated in 1701 by Guru Gobind Singh Ji at Anandpur Sahib in Punjab.

• The term 'Hola' is derived from the word 'halla' (a military charge), and 'Mohalla' refers to an organized procession or an army column.