Chandigarh, March 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the grand Hola Mohalla celebrations at the Namdhari Gurdwara in the Sirsa district on Sunday and sought blessings from the Sant Samaj.
Addressing a large gathering, the Chief Minister said he was extremely happy to be present among them on the occasion of the glorious Hola Mohalla festival being celebrated at this sacred ashram.
Bowing before Sant Dilip Singh Maharaj, Chief Minister Saini added that the Sant Samaj is doing a great service by connecting society through love, service, brotherhood, and spirituality.
He said that the sacred land of Sirsa has long been a "tapobhoomi" for saints and great personalities.
In 1507, the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev, set foot on this land.
To carry forward his teachings, Gurdwara Sri Chilla Sahib was established here.
The Chief Minister added that many saints such as Baba Sarsai Nath and Baba Bhooman Shah spread the message of spirituality, service, and humanity from this land.
Their teachings continue to guide society in the right direction even today, he said.
The Chief Minister noted that Hola Mohalla "is not merely a festival, but a living symbol of India's rich culture, bravery, and spiritual tradition. It inspires people to maintain a balance between courage and devotion in life".
He said that the festival "is not only about colors, but also represents the resolve to stand against injustice and uphold righteousness. Dashmesh Pita Sri Guru Gobind Singh-ji initiated the tradition of celebrating Hola Mohalla to strengthen the Khalsa traditions and promote brotherhood and unity in society along with the enthusiasm of Holi".
The Chief Minister added that the history of the Namdhari community is filled with sacrifice, penance, and dedication.
"The Kuka Movement started by Satguru Ram Singh Maharaj is an important chapter in India's freedom struggle."
He said that when the country was under colonial rule, the Namdhari community promoted the message of adopting Swadeshi and boycotting foreign goods, which gave new energy to the freedom movement.
The Chief Minister also paid tribute to the brave Namdhari martyrs, who stood fearlessly before cannons in Punjab's Malerkotla, and sacrificed their lives with smiles but never abandoned the path of truth and self-respect.
