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Bandi Chhor Divas ("Day of Liberation") is a Sikh celebration that commemorates the day the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind ji was released from Gwalior Fort and he was able to secure the release of 52 kings with him , imprisoned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.. Emperor Jahangir had held him at the Gwalior Fort for several months. A Sikh Gurdwara, Gurdwara Data Bandi Chhor Sahib, is located at the place of the Gurus internment in the Fort. The day falls in autumn and often overlaps with Hindu Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across Punjab. Historically, from the time of the third Sikh Guru Amar Das, Sikhs and Hindus of the time used the occasion of Diwali, Vaisakhi and other such festivals to congregate at the seat of the Gurus.[1][2][3] In the late 20th century, Sikh religious leaders and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee formally adopted this day into the Nanakshahi calendar in 2003, under President Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar the then president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee But there are many other stories too.[4]
Guru Hargobind Ji is released from Gwalior Fort on Jahangir's order
Festive fireworks at Harmandir Sahib temple on Bandi Chhor Divas
The Hindu festival of Diwali is celebrated across all India (and globally) by people of the Hindu, Jain and Sikh faith. Its significance is based on the ancient events and scriptures of Hinduism, while Bandi Chhor Divas in addition celebrates a Sikh historic event related to the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind. According to history, on this day, Guru Hargobind was able to secure the release of 52 kings, imprisoned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.[5][6][7]
The Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated by lighting of homes and Gurdwaras, celebratory processions (nagar kirtan) and langar ( community kitchen). It is an important Sikh celebration along with Vaisakhi, Hola Mohalla and Gurpurab.[4][
Explanation:
Bandi Chhor Divas ("Day of Liberation") is a Sikh celebration that commemorates the day the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind ji was released from Gwalior Fort and he was able to secure the release of 52 kings with him , imprisoned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.. Emperor Jahangir had held him at the Gwalior Fort for several months. A Sikh Gurdwara, Gurdwara Data Bandi Chhor Sahib, is located at the place of the Gurus internment in the Fort. The day falls in autumn and often overlaps with Hindu Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across Punjab. Historically, from the time of the third Sikh Guru Amar Das, Sikhs and Hindus of the time used the occasion of Diwali, Vaisakhi and other such festivals to congregate at the seat of the Gurus.[1][2][3] In the late 20th century, Sikh religious leaders and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee formally adopted this day into the Nanakshahi calendar in 2003, under President Prof. Kirpal Singh Badungar the then president of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee But there are many other stories too.[4]
The Hindu festival of Diwali is celebrated across all India (and globally) by people of the Hindu, Jain and Sikh faith. Its significance is based on the ancient events and scriptures of Hinduism, while Bandi Chhor Divas in addition celebrates a Sikh historic event related to the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind. According to history, on this day, Guru Hargobind was able to secure the release of 52 kings, imprisoned by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.[5][6][7]
The Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated by lighting of homes and Gurdwaras, celebratory processions (nagar kirtan) and langar ( community kitchen). It is an important Sikh celebration along with Vaisakhi, Hola Mohalla and Gurpurab.[4][8]