Do’s & Don’ts

🛠 Do

Hola Mohalla is a grand festival celebrated with great enthusiasm, attracting thousands of devotees and tourists. To ensure a smooth and memorable experience for all attendees, various essential services are provided throughout the event.

Hola Mohalla Mela Authority, Punjab invites Organizations for a never before opportunity to service thousand of pilgrims and supplement government initiatives for hosting the punjab congregation of people

✔ Respect the Traditions: Hola Mohalla is a significant Sikh festival. Please be respectful of the religious and cultural practices.

✔ Follow Traffic & Parking Guidelines: Use designated parking areas and follow traffic instructions for smooth entry and exit.

✔ Keep the Festival Clean: Use the provided dustbins and maintain cleanliness in public areas.

✔ Stay Hydrated & Carry Essentials: It’s recommended to carry water bottles, sunscreen, and necessary medications for a comfortable experience.

✔ Visit Information Booths for Assistance: If you need help, visit the help desks or approach festival volunteers.

✔ Dress Modestly & Comfortably: Wear appropriate clothing, especially while visiting Gurdwaras and participating in processions.

✔ Use Public Toilets: Follow proper hygiene and use the designated public washrooms provided throughout the festival area.

✔ Be Mindful of the Crowd: The festival attracts a large number of visitors, so always stay with your group and be cautious in crowded areas.

✔ Follow Local Authorities’ Instructions: Security personnel and volunteers are there for your safety—please cooperate with them.

Please check the website for movement plans, accommodation, key event dates, etc., and download the mobile app.
Travel light and carry medicines if advised by the doctor.
Be aware of facilities like hospitals, food, and emergency services.
Know emergency contact numbers.
Use only the bathing areas/ghats authorized by the Mela administration.
Use toilets and urinals available.
Use dustbins for waste disposal.
Follow signage for wayfinding.
Park vehicles only in designated parking spots and follow traffic rules.
Inform the police or Mela administration if any unidentified or suspicious object is found.
Follow the rules, regulations, and instructions given through the Public Address System or any other mode.
Cooperate with the departments involved in organizing the Mela.
Be attentive to your belongings and use Lost & Found Centres for lost items or persons.
While making travel plans, include enough buffer time.

🛠 Don't

Avoid carrying valuables, unnecessary food and clothing
Don’t trust strangers, careful at eating at unauthorised places
Don’t attract unnecessary conflicts by provoking peers
Use dustbins for disposal of Waste
Use only the Bathing areas/Ghats that are authorized by the Mela administration
Use toilets and urinals available
Don’t defecate in the open
Don’t use plastic bags in the city and mela area during the hola Mohalla Mela
Don’t be in crowded places if suffering from a contagious disease

✖ Do Not Litter: Keep the festival area clean by avoiding plastic waste and littering in public places.

✖ Avoid Bringing Prohibited Items: Weapons, alcohol, and tobacco products are strictly prohibited in and around festival grounds.

✖ Do Not Block Emergency Routes: Ensure that ambulance and emergency pathways remain clear at all times.

✖ Avoid Rash Driving & Honking: Drive responsibly, do not overspeed, and avoid unnecessary honking near the festival site.

✖ No Unauthorized Drones or Photography in Restricted Areas: Respect privacy and religious sanctity—seek permission before filming in Gurdwaras and processions.

✖ Do Not Push or Rush in Crowds: Stay calm and avoid overcrowding, especially during Nagar Kirtan (procession) and Gatka performances.

✖ Avoid Disrupting Religious Ceremonies: Maintain silence and respect prayers and kirtans in sacred spaces.

✖ No Vandalism or Damage to Public Property: Any damage to festival infrastructure, religious sites, or public facilities is strictly prohibited.

✖ Do Not Leave Children or Elderly Unattended: Ensure that young children and senior citizens are accompanied at all times.