Many celebrate Diwali by lighting candles and diva lamps. Families come together to remember and reflect upon Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (sixth Sikh Guru) who was imprisoned by the Mughal Empire. Whilst in prison, Guru Ji inspired and changed the lives of 52 kings who were wrongly imprisoned. Guru Ji saved the 52 kings by only agreeing to leave the prison if the 52 kings were also released. After this, the Guru was known as 'Bandi Chorr' - The Liberator. Now the question is, do we call it Diwali or Bandi Chhor Divas? Well, here are 7 facts that you probably did not know about the Sikh Diwali! 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Fact 1. Guru Sahib wanted to go to prison! 01:09 Fact 2. The chief prison guard was a Sikh of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji – Bhai Hardas Ji. 01:37 Fact 3. There was an assassination attempt on the Guru whilst they were in prison. 02:08 Fact 4. Guru Ka Langar was provided during the Guru’s stay in prison. 03:17 Fact 5. The origins of the 'Nagar Kirtan' date back to the time that the Guru stayed in prison. 04:27 Fact 6. The famous Chola Sahib (robe) that Guru Sahib wore only had 50 tassels, not 52! 04:57 Fact 7. Do Sikhs celebrate Diwali or Bandi Chorr Diwas? 08:17 Recap! Watch the beautifully animated Sakhi (true story) on why Sikhs celebrate Diwali. Diwali – A Festival of Light | An Animated Sikh Story: https://youtu.be/3myspuH4zkc #Diwali #BandiChhorDiwas #Sikh —————————————————— ? Subscribe for more videos like this: https://bit.ly/2WFeDjG ? Your monthly donation of just £5 or $5 can help spread the message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji: https://justgiving.com/everythings13 ? Watch our most recent videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/basicsofsikhi/videos ✉️ Want to get in touch?: info@everythings13.org —————————————————— ? Don't know how to read Gurmukhi (the Guru's script)? We've got you covered! Get started here by checking out our easy to follow free Learning Gurmukhi Course: https://bit.ly/2YgWn0v ✍️ Introductory course to Sikhi [The WhyGuru Course TWGC]: https://bit.ly/3kETJZT ? Learn about the lives of the Sikh Gurus [Travelling Light of Guru Nanak]: https://bit.ly/2Y9tsLD ? Learn the meanings of Nitnem in English [Sikh daily prayers]: https://bit.ly/3yu1mHr ?‍♂️ Learn about Sikhi in a fun relaxed way [Street Parchar]: https://bit.ly/3jyi8kI ? Listen to Sikh devotional music [Kirtan]: https://bit.ly/3zyTNkl ? Basics of Sikhi Podcast: https://bit.ly/3kKgyvc ? For Children [Mighty Khalsa]: https://bit.ly/3DXPpOs ? Blog: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/blog —————————————————— A bit about us: •  Our mission is to globally spread the Universal message of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which is to be spiritually enlightened and serve selflessly. We strive to share the beautiful message of Sikhi, which is meant to be experienced and shared! •  By inspiring others to take upon the message of Sikhi and apply it, we hope they too will spread the beauty of Sikhi far and wide. •  We do not charge for Parchar (education). We rely on the Sangat's (congregation's) financial support to provide free educational resources and trained educators to deliver the message of Sikhi worldwide. Learn more about us here: https://www.basicsofsikhi.com/about —————————————————— ? Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/basicsofsikhi ? Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/everythings13.basicsofsikhi ? Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/everythings_13 ? Soundcloud: http://www.soundcloud.com/basicsofsikhi ♪ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@basicsofsikhi ? BoS TV [2nd Channel]: https://www.youtube.com/c/BoSTV13 ? Website: http://www.basicsofsikhi.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9is-e310rk

In celebration of Mata Sahib Kaur Ji's Janam Divas (day of birth), Mangal Kaur explains the importance of our relationship with our Mother, Mata Sahib Kaur Ji. How much do we really know about them? Do we ever think to call out to them in our times of need? Guru Gobind Singh Ji gave us a wonderful Mother, who will do anything for Their children. Kirtan credits: Sukhmani Kaur (Tabla), Ajeet Kaur (Vocals) and Snatam Kaur (Vocals) --- Basics of Sikhi is a project by Everythings 13, an educational charity dedicated to spreading the wisdom of the Sikh Gurus. Please SUPPORT our work www.basicsofsikhi.com/donate Vaheguru Simran in the Intro and Outro is how Sikhs chant God's name. It's performed by Jagdeep Kaur of www.qi-rattan.com. Follow us online: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Everythings13.BasicsofS­­ikhi Twitter: @everythings_13 Instagram: @basicsofsikhi Soundcloud: /basicsofsikhi Web: www.basicsofsikhi.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZDypMU-O1g