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Bandi Chhor Divas

Australians of the Sikh faith celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas (‘The Celebration of Freedom’), the release from prison of the sixth guru Sri Guru Hargobind Ji, who also rescued 52 Hindu kings held captive with him, by Mughal Emperor Jehangir in the Gwalior Fort in 1619. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps, candles and fireworks.

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