Bandi Chhor Divas

“The holiday celebrates the story of the release of Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Guru, from prison. According to Sikh history, the Guru refused liberation ...

His devotion to the cause of peace and the freedom of his fellow prisoners is a reminder of the importance of aiding those in need. According to Sikh history, the Guru refused liberation for himself unless 52 innocent kings and princes, also held captive, were freed with him. “This is a day of prayer, contemplation and joy for the Sikh community, as families and friends exchange sweets, and light up their homes and gurdwaras.

On Bandi Chhor Divas, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world will take a moment to celebrate and honour the story of the Sixth Sikh Guru.

CNW/ - On Bandi Chhor Divas, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world will take a moment to celebrate and honour the story of the Sixth Sikh Guru, ...

As told by Sikh history, Guru Hargobind Ji refused to leave imprisonment unless 52 rajas (kings) who had also been held unjustly were released along with him. 24, 2022 /CNW/ - On Bandi Chhor Divas, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world will take a moment to celebrate and honour the story of the Sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and his release from prison. Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas

Sikhism has its roots in Hinduism and in recent years there have been attempts to create a wedge between the Hindu and Sikh community. | OpIndia News.

On the day of release, Guru Hargobind Singh Ji instructed them to hold his Palla and follow him out of prison. He gave Guru Hargobind Singh Ji a counteroffer and said he would let go of those Kings and Princes who could hold his ‘Palla’ piece of cloth he would be wearing while leaving the prison. Shri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji was only eleven years old when he had to take over as Sikh Guru after his father, Shri Guru Arjan Singh Ji, was killed by the Mughals. He got a special cloth stitched that had the Palla long enough to let all 52 kings and princes hold it comfortably. However, Guru Hargobind Singh Ji said he would leave the prison only if all the 52 kings and princes would get freedom with him. [linked ](https://hindi.opindia.com/miscellaneous/indology/significance-of-diwali-for-sikh-religion-guru-hargobind-bandi-chhor-divas-jahangir-52-kings-princes/)to Shri Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, who was the sixth Sikh Guru.

“Today, we join Sikh communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas. “On this holiday, Sikhs commemorate the story of Guru Hargobind ...

His devotion to the cause of peace and the freedom of his fellow prisoners is a reminder of the importance of aiding those in need. According to Sikh history, the Guru refused liberation for himself unless 52 innocent kings and princes, also held captive, were freed with him. “Today, families and friends will gather to pray, feast, and light candles at their homes and Gurdwaras as symbols of hope, guidance, and freedom.

“Today across Ontario and all around the globe, those of the Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain faiths are beginning their celebrations of Diwali. Also called the ...