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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Diwali_fireworks_and_lighting_celebrations_India_2012.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Bandi_Chor_Divas.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Gurudwara_Shri_Data_Bandi_Chhor_Shahib_Gwalior_001_(1).jpg|thumb|right]] [[file:Guru_Hargobind_chola.jpg|thumb|right]] '''Bandi Chhor Divas''' (Punjabi: ਬੰਦੀ ਛੋੜ ਦਿਵਸ) is a Sikh festival that commemorates the release of the sixth [[Guru of Sikhism]], [[Guru Hargobind]], along with 52 other princes, from the Gwalior Fort by the Mughal Emperor [[Jahangir]] in 1619. The term "Bandi Chhor Divas" translates to "Day of Liberation" and is celebrated with great fervor by the [[Sikh]] community worldwide.<br />
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==Historical Background==<br />
[[Guru Hargobind]] was imprisoned by Emperor [[Jahangir]] in the Gwalior Fort due to his growing influence and the increasing power of the Sikh community. During his imprisonment, Guru Hargobind met 52 Hindu princes who were also held captive. When the Emperor decided to release Guru Hargobind, the Guru refused to leave unless the 52 princes were also freed. Jahangir agreed to release the princes on the condition that they could hold onto the Guru's cloak. Guru Hargobind had a special cloak made with 52 tassels, allowing each prince to hold onto one and be freed along with him.<br />
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==Celebrations==<br />
Bandi Chhor Divas is celebrated on the same day as the Hindu festival of [[Diwali]], which usually falls in October or November. The [[Golden Temple]] in [[Amritsar]], the holiest shrine in Sikhism, is beautifully illuminated with lights and candles. Sikhs around the world celebrate this day by visiting [[Gurdwaras]], lighting lamps, and participating in [[Kirtan]] (devotional singing) and [[Langar]] (community meals).<br />
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==Significance==<br />
The festival of Bandi Chhor Divas holds immense significance for Sikhs as it symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the importance of freedom and justice. It also highlights the compassionate and selfless nature of [[Guru Hargobind]], who ensured the release of the 52 princes along with his own.<br />
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==Related Festivals==<br />
* [[Diwali]]<br />
* [[Gurpurab]]<br />
* [[Vaisakhi]]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Guru Hargobind]]<br />
* [[Golden Temple]]<br />
* [[Gurdwara]]<br />
* [[Kirtan]]<br />
* [[Langar]]<br />
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