Maghi Mela
Maghi Mela is held in the holy city of Sri Muktsar Sahib every year in January, or on the month of Magh according to the Nanakshahi calendar.
- It is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs.
- The festival marks the martyrdom of 40 Sikh soldiers in the Battle of Khidrana against the Mughals.
About Battle of Khidrana
- In 1704, during the siege of Anandpur Sahib by the Mughals, 40 Sikh soldiers deserted their posts and fled.
- Upon arriving at their village near Amritsar, a woman named Mai Bhago scolded them and rallied the fighters to return to Anandpur Sahib in the service ....
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