Dewali OR Bandi Chhor Diwas

Sain Mian Mir and Wazir Khan (Governor of Lahore) approached Emperor Jahangir on behalf of Guru Hargobind Sahib (the 6th Guru Nanak) and secured the releasing orders. When Guru Sahib met Jahangir immediately after his release, he insisted upon Jahangir for the release of other fifty-two Hindu Princes on his personal surety (These Princes were said to be the rebellious ones).

The request was obliged and all the prisoners were released in 1612.

Then the title of "Bandi Chhor Baba" was given to Guru Hargobind Sahib and is still remembered by this name.

From Gwalior (where Guru ji was imprisoned) Guru Sahib reached Amritsar on the occasion of Dewali. This was a big occasion for the Sikhs. It is said that Baba Budha Ji littered the earthen lamps throughout the Amritsar city.

The Sikhs celebrated this occasion enthusiastically. From this day the Sikh Nation began to celebrate Dewali festival as " Bandi Chhor Diwas " also.

Now the attitude of Jahangir and his empire towards Guru Sahib changed considerably and remained favorable and friendly till his death.