Punjabis gather at Anandpur Sahib for Hola Mohalla

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India - known as the land of spirituality and philosophy. It is the birthplace of many religions and Sikhism is one such faith. Sikhism is India's fourth-largest religion and has existed for more than 547 years beginning with the birth of its founder Guru Nanak Dev. Sikhs are predominantly located in the state of Punjab in North India. It is also the fifth largest religion in the world with more than 30 million followers. Sikhs adhere to long-standing and strict practices and traditions to strengthen their faith. Hola Mohalla is a festival where they express their faith as well as showcase their military origins. The history of Holla Mohalla dates back to the early 18th century when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru and his force were at war with the Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb and the