Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation)
E448549
Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) is a Sikh festival commemorating Guru Hargobind Sahib’s release from imprisonment and the freeing of 52 kings, celebrated with prayers, kirtan, and illuminated gurdwaras, often coinciding with the Hindu festival of Diwali.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Bandi Chhor Divas | 3 |
| Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) Context triple: [Bandi Chhor Divas, alsoKnownAs, Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation)]
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A.
Youm-e-Azadi
Youm-e-Azadi is the national holiday in Pakistan commemorating the country’s independence from British rule on 14 August 1947.
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B.
Bal Diwas
Bal Diwas is a national observance in India dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rights, welfare, and education of children.
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C.
Martyrs' Day (India)
Martyrs' Day (India) is a national day of remembrance observed on various dates to honor the sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters and leaders who died for the country’s independence.
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D.
Independence Day (India)
Independence Day (India) is a national holiday observed on 15 August each year to commemorate the country's freedom from British rule in 1947.
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E.
Day of Dignity and Freedom
The Day of Dignity and Freedom is a Ukrainian national holiday that honors the pro-European Euromaidan protests and the country’s struggle for democracy and human rights.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) Target entity description: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) is a Sikh festival commemorating Guru Hargobind Sahib’s release from imprisonment and the freeing of 52 kings, celebrated with prayers, kirtan, and illuminated gurdwaras, often coinciding with the Hindu festival of Diwali.
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A.
Youm-e-Azadi
Youm-e-Azadi is the national holiday in Pakistan commemorating the country’s independence from British rule on 14 August 1947.
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B.
Bal Diwas
Bal Diwas is a national observance in India dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rights, welfare, and education of children.
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C.
Martyrs' Day (India)
Martyrs' Day (India) is a national day of remembrance observed on various dates to honor the sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters and leaders who died for the country’s independence.
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D.
Independence Day (India)
Independence Day (India) is a national holiday observed on 15 August each year to commemorate the country's freedom from British rule in 1947.
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E.
Day of Dignity and Freedom
The Day of Dignity and Freedom is a Ukrainian national holiday that honors the pro-European Euromaidan protests and the country’s struggle for democracy and human rights.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Sikh festival
ⓘ
religious observance ⓘ |
| alternateName | Day of Liberation ⓘ |
| associatedWithPerson |
Guru Hargobind Sahib
ⓘ
linked to:
Guru Hargobind
|
| associatedWithPlace |
Gwalior Fort
ⓘ
Sri Harmandir Sahib ⓘ
linked to:
Darbar Sahib
|
| calendar |
Nanakshahi calendar
ⓘ
traditional Sikh lunar calendar ⓘ |
| category |
Sikh festivals
ⓘ
religious holidays in India ⓘ |
| celebratedBy |
Sikhs
ⓘ
linked to:
Sikh people
|
| celebratedIn |
India
ⓘ
Punjab ⓘ Sikh diaspora communities ⓘ |
| commemorates |
Sikh principle of freedom from oppression
ⓘ
liberation of 52 kings ⓘ release of Guru Hargobind Sahib from imprisonment ⓘ |
| communityAspect |
collective worship
ⓘ
sharing of food through langar ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | India ⓘ |
| culture | Punjabi ⓘ |
| followsTeachingsOf |
Guru Hargobind Sahib
ⓘ
linked to:
Guru Hargobind
|
| hasSymbol | light as symbol of spiritual freedom ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Mughal Empire period ⓘ |
| historicalEventYearApprox | early 17th century ⓘ |
| linkedToGuru | sixth Sikh Guru ⓘ |
| narrativeElement |
52 kings were freed by holding onto special tassels of the Guru’s robe
ⓘ
Guru Hargobind refused to leave prison without the 52 kings ⓘ
linked to:
Guru Hargobind
|
| observedAt |
Sri Harmandir Sahib
ⓘ
linked to:
Darbar Sahib
gurdwaras ⓘ
linked to:
Gurdwara
|
| observedWith |
Akhand Path
ⓘ
fireworks ⓘ illumination of gurdwaras ⓘ kirtan ⓘ langar ⓘ lighting of candles and lamps ⓘ prayers ⓘ |
| oftenCoincidesWith | Diwali ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Diwali ⓘ |
| religion | Sikhism ⓘ |
| spiritualSignificance | remembrance of divine support in times of oppression ⓘ |
| thematicFocus |
gratitude
ⓘ
justice ⓘ liberation ⓘ religious freedom ⓘ |
| timeOfYear | autumn ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Subject: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) Description of subject: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation) is a Sikh festival commemorating Guru Hargobind Sahib’s release from imprisonment and the freeing of 52 kings, celebrated with prayers, kirtan, and illuminated gurdwaras, often coinciding with the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Referenced by (4)
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coincides with Bandi Chhor Divas
linked to: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation)
linked to: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation)
linked to: Bandi Chhor Divas (Day of Liberation)