What started in 1701 as battle training continues today as a three-day spectacle at Anandpur Sahib, as Sikh Nihang warriors engage in feats that recall their legendary martial prowess.

Nihang warriors display their riding skill at Hola Mohalla
Avtar Singh Mauni holds the record for wearing the largest turban in the world
Avtar Singh Mauni holds the record for wearing the largest turban in the world
Nihangs enthral the crowd with Gatka, an ancient form of Sikh martial art
Nihangs enthral the crowd with Gatka, an ancient form of Sikh martial art
Panj Pyare, the five leaders of the Nihangs,lead the procession
Panj Pyare, the five leaders of the Nihangs,lead the procession
The Khanda, a symbol of Sikhism, is visible on the foreheads of all the warriors
The carnival is marked by a mix of modernity and traditional rituals
The carnival is marked by a mix of modernity and traditional rituals
No festival, not even one that dates back 300 years, is complete without a selfie
No festival, not even one that dates back 300 years, is complete without a selfie