Chandigarh, March 8
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday attended the grand Hola Mohalla programme organised at Namdhari Gurdwara, Jiwan Nagar, in Sirsa district and sought blessings from the Sant Samaj. Addressing a large gathering of Namdhari Sangat that had arrived from across the country and abroad, the Chief Minister said that he felt extremely happy to be present among them on the occasion of the glorious festival of Hola Mohalla being celebrated at this sacred ashram. Bowing at the feet of Sant Dilip Singh Ji Maharaj, he said the Sant Samaj is doing a great service by connecting society through love, service, brotherhood and spirituality.
The Chief Minister said that the sacred land of Sirsa has long been a “Tapobhoomi” of saints and great personalities. In the year 1507, the first Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji set foot on this land. To carry forward his teachings, Gurdwara Sri Chilla Sahib was established here. He further said 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. The Chief Minister said 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.
Saini added that the festival is not only about colours but also represents the resolve to stand against injustice and uphold righteousness. Dashmesh Pita Sri Guru Gobind Singh had 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 said 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.
Saini 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 at Malerkotla and sacrificed their lives with smiles but never abandoned the path of truth and self-respect. The Chief Minister said that the presence of lakhs of devotees from India and abroad in this year’s Hola Mohalla programme is proof that even in today’s materialistic age, people remain deeply connected with their spiritual roots. He said that the teachings of saints and great personalities guide society in a positive direction and inspire people to follow the path of service, harmony and humanity.
