Bains reviews final preparations for Hola Mohalla arrangements
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, March 1-
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains today said that the globally-acclaimed festival of Hola Mohalla, a symbol of Sikh glory and Punjab's illustrious history, is being celebrated at Sri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa. For this festival, which will be observed in Kiratpur Sahib from March 10 to 12 and in Sri Anandpur Sahib from March 13 to 15, the Rupnagar district administration has made a comprehensive arrangements for the convenience of devotees arriving from across the globe.
After reviewing the ongoing arrangements for Hola Mohalla here, Bains said that the district administration led by Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain and SSP Gulneet Singh Khurana is giving final touches to the Hola Mohalla arrangements. All departments have been instructed to complete foolproof arrangements in time for the convenience of pilgrims.
Bains informed that this year the festival area has been declared a "No Dark Zone" with all areas being illuminated. All welcome gates in the holy city are being decorated and the city has been brightened with LED lights.