Is Bandi Chhor Divas and Diwali the same?

For Sikh people, Diwali coincides with another celebration called Bandi Chhor Divas. This celebrates the release from prison and return to Amritsar of the sixth guru or spiritual leader, Guru Hargobind, in 1619. In the Sikh faith, it’s celebrated in conjunction with, and in much the same way as Diwali.

Which Sikh celebration coincides with Diwali?

Bandi Chhor Divas festival
As per some accounts, Guru Hargobind upon his release went to Amritsar, where people were celebrating the festival of Diwali. This important event in Sikh history is now termed the Bandi Chhor Divas festival.

Do sardars celebrate Diwali?

To be totally accurate, Sikhs are not actually celebrating Diwali, they are celebrating Bandi Chhorh Divas, which means ‘Prisoner Release Day’ which happens to be at the same time of year as Diwali, so the two are amalgamated.

What is another name for the festival of Bandi Chhor Divas?

Bandi chhod diwas (“Day of Liberation”) is a festival of Sikhs celebrated on Deepavali.

Is Diwali Hindu or Sikh?

Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Newar Buddhists, although for each faith it marks different historical events and stories, but nonetheless the festival represents the same symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil.

What is the actual date of Bandi Chhor Divas?

14 November
Diwali is an important religious festival originating in India. People often think of Diwali as a Hindu festival, but it is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains. Bandi Chhor Divas is a Sikh holiday which coincides with the day of Diwali (14 November).

How do Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas?

Elsewhere, at Gurdwara Sahib Guru Nanak Dwara in Phoenix and around the world, Sikhs commemorate Bandi Chhor Divas, Prisoner Release Day, 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.

How do Sikhs celebrate Diwali?

Sikhs celebrate diwali as Bandi Chhor Divas, or the day of liberation. It was the day, when 6 th Guru, Guru HargobindSahibji, was released from Gwalior prison by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Gifts & Sweets are exchanged between friends & family.

What is the history of Bandi Chhor Divas?

Bandi chhor Divas first took place in autumn of 1619 (in October and November). The date changes according to lunar calendar.

What is the meaning of Diwali?

Diwali the festival of light and happiness come at Amavasya of Kartik month (at the end of October or beginning of November). Diwali is also known as Dipawali. Dipawali is a Sanskrit word which means ‘row of light’. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs and all other follower of Indian culture accross the world.