Sikh Harvest Festival (Bandi Chhor Divas)

Bandi Chhor Divas, also known as the Sikh Harvest Festival, is celebrated by Sikhs, often coinciding with Diwali. It marks the release of Guru Hargobind Singh Ji, the sixth Sikh Guru, from imprisonment in 1619. The name translates to "Day of Liberation." Sikhs celebrate this occasion by lighting lamps, gathering in gurdwaras (Sikh temples), and partaking in communal meals. The festival symbolizes triumph over oppression and the importance of justice and freedom. It reflects the spirit of community and the celebration of harvests, highlighting the cultural and spiritual values of Sikhism.