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Guru Hargobind & Bandi Chorh Divas (photo & artwork: Inkquisitive Illustration)

Happy Bandhi Chorh Divas!

October 25, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Today marks Diwali, the “festival of lights”, which is celebrated all over India (the Huffington Post queries whether Diwali’s growing popularity should make it the next new American holiday).  Diwali has its origins in the Hindu tradition, however it has a different historical significance for Sikhs, who on this day celebrate Bandhi Chorh Divas. On this day, Sikhs celebrate the release of Sikhism’s sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind, from prison in 1619.  He also secured the release of 52 other Indian princes with his own (as described on this blog before). […]

Categories: Art, Events, Picture of the Day, Sikhism • Tags: Bandi Chhorh Divas, Diwali, Guru Hargobind, Huffington Post, Inkquisitive Illustrations

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