Devotees reach Sri Harmandir Sahib for Bandi Chhor Divas, Budha Dal to take out traditional mohalla
On the occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas, devotees from abroad and across the country are reaching Amritsar to pay obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib. Meanwhile, the Nihang Singh organization Budha Dal will organize a Khalsa mohalla on November 9.
Festive fervour has increased in the holy city of Amritsar ahead of Bandi Chhor Divas and Diwali. A large number of devotees from far and wide, as well as abroad, are arriving to pay obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib. The entire circumambulation area and gurdwara complex have been decorated with illumination and colourful lights.
Jaspal Singh, a devotee who came from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, said that he has reached here for Bandi Chhor Divas for the first time. He said that seeing the divine decoration and spiritual atmosphere at the Guru's house gave him immense peace and solace.
On the other hand, in view of Bandi Chhor Divas, Shiromani Panth Akali Budha Dal has also chalked out several programmes. Organization chief Baba Balbir Singh informed that this sacred day is celebrated as a symbol of the sixth preceptor Guru Hargobind Sahib releasing 52 kings from the Gwalior Fort.
According to Baba Balbir Singh, the bhog of Akhand Paths started on November 6 at Gurdwara Mal Akhara Sahib and Burj Akali Baba Phoola Singh Chhauni will be held at 10 am on November 8. Following this, Panthic kirtan jathas and preachers will recite kirtan and Katha to the congregation.
After the bhog ceremony, traditional illumination will be done at Sri Harmandir Sahib. Later in the evening, recitation of the bani's Swayyas of the tenth master will take place at Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
In the sequence of these events, a grand mohalla will be taken out from Burj Baba Phoola Singh Chhauni on November 9. During this, Nihang Singhs will showcase ancient Khalsa heritage by demonstrating martial arts skills such as horsemanship, tent pegging, and gatka.
Key developments
- Special illumination and lights done at Sri Darbar Sahib on Bandi Chhor Divas
- Bhog of ongoing Akhand Path Sahib at Burj Akali Baba Phoola Singh to be held on November 8
- Swayyas to be recited at Sri Akal Takht Sahib in the evening after bhog
- Budha Dal to display martial arts by organizing Khalsa mohalla on November 9
