Holla Mahalla Sikh Military Festival Takes Place In Aldershot

ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND - MARCH 19: Major Harj Singh Shergill ties his dumalla, during the Holla Mahalla Sikh Military Festival on March 19, 2024 in Aldershot, England. Holla Mahalla, 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 and traditional Sikh military games. 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)