Diwali is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals in India that is celebrated almost in all parts of the country. Deepavali is a major Indian festival that bears significance in Sikhism, also, like in Hinduism. The Festival of Lights or Diwali is now considered to be more of a national Indian festival that is celebrated by lighting the traditional diyas or small earthen lamps and enjoying firecrackers. The aesthetic aspect of the festival is enjoyed by almost all Indians, regardless of faith and religion. Like Hindus, Sikh celebration of Diwali is regarded as a festivity of life and people use the occasion chiefly to strengthen family and social ties.Diwali significant Sikh faith makes it a popular festival in Sikhism also. One of the major facts related to Diwali's significance in Sikhism is that it is officially known as Bandh Chhorh Divas.
On this day, Sikhs celebrate Diwali to mark the laying of the foundation stone for Golden Temple in 1577. The other reasons for Diwali celebration in Sikhism are stated below:
Once, the Mughal emperor, Jahangir, arrested the Sikh Guru Hargobind Sahib along with 52 kings and imprisoned them in Gwalior. Later, Jehangir softened and released the Guru on October 24, 1619. The Guru requested the emperor to also release the 52 kings who were imprisoned with him. To the utter joy and surprise of the Sikhs, the Guru returned to Amritsar (allegedly on Diwali) sometime in December 1620. This return of the Guru prompted the Sikh followers to celebrate the day of Diwali with joy and happiness by lighting deewe (earthen oil lamps) and enjoying firecrackers.
On the day of Diwali, the Sikhism Diwali decoration also takes place. The Sikhs illumine their gurdwaras and houses with Deewé and candles. Nowadays, people also use strands of colorful lights to make the buildings more bright and beautiful. In Amritsar, on the early morning of the Diwali day, Sikh pilgrims take a holy dip in the sacred tank while reciting the holy Japji Sahib. After that, they go to the Golden Temple and offer their pious prayers. Circumambulation of the tank is followed after the prayer session.
On this day, Sikhs celebrate Diwali to mark the laying of the foundation stone for Golden Temple in 1577. The other reasons for Diwali celebration in Sikhism are stated below:
Once, the Mughal emperor, Jahangir, arrested the Sikh Guru Hargobind Sahib along with 52 kings and imprisoned them in Gwalior. Later, Jehangir softened and released the Guru on October 24, 1619. The Guru requested the emperor to also release the 52 kings who were imprisoned with him. To the utter joy and surprise of the Sikhs, the Guru returned to Amritsar (allegedly on Diwali) sometime in December 1620. This return of the Guru prompted the Sikh followers to celebrate the day of Diwali with joy and happiness by lighting deewe (earthen oil lamps) and enjoying firecrackers.
On the day of Diwali, the Sikhism Diwali decoration also takes place. The Sikhs illumine their gurdwaras and houses with Deewé and candles. Nowadays, people also use strands of colorful lights to make the buildings more bright and beautiful. In Amritsar, on the early morning of the Diwali day, Sikh pilgrims take a holy dip in the sacred tank while reciting the holy Japji Sahib. After that, they go to the Golden Temple and offer their pious prayers. Circumambulation of the tank is followed after the prayer session.
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