Bandi Chhor Divas

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.