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Bandi Chhor Diwas
What is? : Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day on which Guru Hargobind Sahib was released with 52 Kings from Gwalior Prison.
Also called : Prisoner Release Day
When is? : 30 October
Frequency : Annual
Observed by : Sikh
Where it is celebrated / observed? : Sikh
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#HashTag : #BandiChhorDiwas
About : The word "Bandi" means "imprisoned", "Chhor" means "release" and "Divas" means "day" and together "Bandi Chhor Divas" means Prisoner Release Day. It is was a time when "right" prevailed over "wrong" so it was celebrated with great joy. The Mughals had held many hundreds of prisoners who were effectively political prisoners otherwise innocent leaders of their communities. They had been held without trial or any other legal process. They were jailed by a brute force which was held against their wishes. This day is celebrated with a fireworks display. The Golden Temple, as well as the whole complex, is festooned with thousands of shimmering lights, creating a unique jewel box effect.
