Bandi Chhor Divas 2024 History And Background. Bandi chhor divas holds its roots in a pivotal moment in sikh history—the liberation of guru hargobind ji, the sixth sikh guru, from the confines of gwalior fort in 1619. Known as the bandi chhor diwas (translation:

Originally timed around diwali, it signifies a day of liberation for sikhs. Once a year, the entire world comes together to light divas (candles) in remembrance of good conquering bad.