Bandi Chhor Divas 2024 Date. Bandi chhor divas marks the sikh celebration of guru hargobind's release from the prison of gwalior fort in 1619. Bandi chhor divas literally translates to ‘prisoner release date’.
For jains, diwali marks the nirvana (liberation) of lord mahavira, and sikhs celebrate bandi chhor divas, commemorating guru hargobind’s release from imprisonment. This year, the celebration of bandi chhor divas and diwali at the golden temple is scheduled for november 12, 2023.