
Bandi Chhor Divas, the “Day of Liberation.”
Published on: Oct. 20, 2025, 7:32 p.m. | Source: Daily Excelsior
Mandeep Singh Azad As lamps of joy illuminate homes and hearts during Diwali, Sikhs across the world celebrate a Bandi Chhor Divas, the “Day of Liberation.” This sacred day commemorates the triumph of truth, courage, and compassion embodied by Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Guru of the Sikhs, who stood not only for his own freedom but for the freedom of others. The legend of Bandi Chhor Divas dates back to the early 17th century, when Guru Hargobind Ji […]