Question:
When is Bandi Chhor 2012?
Bandi Chhor is a Sikh celebration commemorating the release of Sixth Guru Har Govind Guru Har Govind from a Mughal prison in 1619. The guru negotiated his release and that of 52 princes to coincide with Diwali, the Hindu festival of lamps.Answer:
Bandi Chhor is celebrated by Sikhs during the four day festival of Diwali when lamps, lantern, and elaborate electric light displays illuminate dark autumn nights. In the Sikh tradition Bandi Chhor is commemorated with kirtan. Many gurdwaras are decorated by Sikh devotees for the occasion with festive lights. According to the Nanakshahi year 544 2012 Sikhism events calendar Bandi Chhor is celebrated on the new moon, Tuesday, November 13, 2012.
Carve a Sikhism Theme Lantern for Bandi Chhor:
Have fun with your family and carve a festive lantern with a Sikhism theme from a pumpkin in under one hour to illuminate your Bandi Chhor kirtan program or private meditation.
Sikhism Theme Jack O Lanterns:
- Lion
- Lotus
- Khanda
- Ik Onkar
More 2012 Sikhism Commemorative Dates:
- 2012 Sikhism Holidays and Gurpurab Dates For Nanakshahi Year 544
- Free 2012 Golden Temple Gurpurab Calendar With Gurbani Quote
Ten Gurus and Guru Granth Sahib Gurpurab Commemorative Dates:
- First Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Second Guru Angad Dev Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Third Guru Amar Das Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Fourth Guru Raam Das Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Fifth Guru Arjun Dev Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Sixth Guru Har Govind Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Seventh Guru Har Rai Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Eighth Guru Har Krishan Ji's Gurpurab 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Ninth Guru Teg Bahadar Ji's Gurpurab Dates 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Tenth Guru Gobind Singh Ji's Birthday 2012 Nanakshahi 544
- Everlasting Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji's Guru Gadee Divas Date 2012 Nanakshahi 544
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