Bandi Chhor Divas
Incorporating the lessons of Bandi Chhor Divas in today’s world
Peak Web November 11, 2025By: Mason Narinder Singh Mattu, Section Editor Bandi Chhor Divas is a celebration born from the events that took place after Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth guru of Sikhi (anglicized as Sikhism), was released from wrongful imprisonment by the oppressive Mughal Empire. This event in 1619 stamped a historic act of solidarity onto the pages of history. The Mughals had an intolerance toward religious minorities, and they wished to destroy the Sikh faith, as it was becoming a symbol of resistance against their oppressive rule. After the emperor’s advisors insisted he release Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the emperor agreed…
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The commercialisation and politicisation of Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, and other South Asian festivals
Peak Web December 9, 2024By: Mason Mattu, Peak Associate If you were wondering why there were so many fireworks on October 31 and November 1, it’s because South Asians celebrated Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on those days respectively. Diwali is the celebration of…
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