The story of Bandi Chhor Divas and its link to Diwali goes back to the early 17 th century, when Guru Hargobind, the sixth Sikh guru, became the leader of the faith at the age of 11, as his father ...

President Obama has acknowledged both Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas every year of his presidency. To Hindus who observe Diwali, the event draws from the triumph of good over evil.

Diwali is called the Festival of Lights. It's celebrated in India and by Indians all over the world. In the Sikh community, the significance is Bandi Chhor Divas, which is the day political ...

Bandi Chhor Diwas translate to Prisoner Release Day, taking place on November 12, it celebrates the release from prison of the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and 52 other princes with him, in 1619.

—Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas — a day that overlaps with Diwali — to commemorate the release of Guru Hargobind, a revered figure in the faith, who had been imprisoned for 12 years by ...

Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas — a day that overlaps with Diwali — to commemorate the release of Guru Hargobind, a revered figure in the faith, who had been imprisoned for 12 years by the ...

Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas — a day that overlaps with Diwali — to commemorate the release of Guru Hargobind, a revered figure in the faith, who was imprisoned for 12 years by the Mughal ...

Australian Prime Minister Antony Albanese on Friday celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas by visiting a temple and a gurudwara in Sydney. The Australian PM posted a few photos of himself ...

Canberra: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday visited a temple and a gurdwara to celebrate the festivals of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. He posted photos on X wearing an orange ...