Holla Mahalla Sikh Military Festival Takes Place In Aldershot

ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 18: Members of Buddha Dal are shown how to shoot an SA80 rifle, on March 18, 2025 in Aldershot, England. Hola Mohalla, the annual Sikh military festival, is celebrated by the Defence Sikh Network (DSN) and British Army. Consisting of Military Shooting Competition, traditional Sikh martial arts, military games and Rang, the throwing of coloured powder. Sikhs have been serving in the British Army since the 1800s. and the centuries-old festival is held in the spirit of fierce but well-natured competition and aims to promote courage, preparation, and readiness. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)