Bandi Chhor Divas: The Bandi Chhor Divas is a Sikh festival celebration on the same day with Diwali. Sikh community celebrates this festival as Diwali. On this day in 1619 A D the Sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind has been released from prison in Gwalior with 52 other Rajput kings.
Bandi Chor Divas & Diwali both are different festival & has a different history. On this day Guru Hargobind Ji has reached Amritsar from Gwalior. It will be celebrated on Oct. 24, 2022.
Bandi Chor Significance
The first Bandi Chhor Divas celebration took place in the autumn of 1619 and is now celebrated in October or November; the date varies according to the lunar calendar. Guru Hargobind along with 52 other kings were released from prison in Gwalior. Customized chola was made for guru as it had 52 panels attached to it.The Guru placed on the long chola that extended for yards behind him. Each of the 52 princes held a panel, 26 on the right and 26 on the left.
To the cheers of the Guru’s Sikhs, they walked behind the Guru, careful not to let go, and stepped out into the sunlight and freedom. Guru Hargobind was known as Bandi (prison) Chhor (liberator) from this moment and the day of liberation is known as Bandi Chhor Divas (day).
When Guru Hargobind arrived in Amritsar several days later, the Hindu festival of light, Divali, was celebrated.People lit up the entire city with candles, lights, and lamps in celebration of seeing their Guru again. This tradition continues in Amritsar after nearly 400 years, and on this day, the Harimandir Sahib is glowing with thousands of candles and floating lamps, strings of lights decorate the domes, and fireworks burst in the sky.
Sikhs commemorate Bandi Chhor Divas, Prisoner Release Day, at Gurdwara Sahib Guru Nanak Dwara in Phoenix and around the world by lighting hundreds of candles in the evening around the Gurdwara, singing shabads in praise of Guru Hargobind by Bhai Gurdas, preparing a festive Guru ka Langar, and basking in the spirit of joy and festivity.
Bandi Chhor Divas Greetings Images & Wishes
Sikhs all over the world celebrate the Bandi Chhor Divas, which commemorates the victory of the Sikh freedom struggle in the 18th century.
We wish you both Happy Diwali & Bandi Chor Divas. Aap Sabnu Diwali atte Bandi Chhor Diwas Diya Bahut bahut Mubaarkaa.
