Bandi Chhor Divas is a Sikh celebration that commemorates the day the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind was released from Gwalior Fort. The day falls in autumn and often overlaps with Hindu Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across Punjab. It is an important Sikh celebration along with Vaisakhi, Hola Mohalla and Gurpurab.
About Bandi Chhor Divas in brief
Bandi Chhor Divas is a Sikh celebration that commemorates the day the sixth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Hargobind was released from Gwalior 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 to congregate at the seat of the Gurus. 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 Shiromini GurdWara Par Bandhak Committee. The Bandi ChhorDivas is celebrated by lighting of homes and Gurdwaras, celebratory processions and langar. It is an important Sikh celebration along with Vaisakhi, Hola Mohalla and Gurpurab.
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