Caption Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor Gwalior Fort MP India.
I was with my family and I visited this Sikh pilgrimage and historical Gurudwara on 8th October 2019. I often visit the religious places as these are my favourite and seems to be congenital virtue and a sign of innate faith.
Sixth Guru was crowned on 24th Jun 1606 AD after the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji by Baba Budha Ji. At the ceremony Guru Ji bears two Swords as one for Spiritual Authority and other for the makeshift. He found the Akal Takht. Some of the Jahangir’s minister misinterpreted about the Guru Hargobind Ji and he was confined in Gwalior fort with other Rajput kings who failed to pay the taxes. Though Emperor Janhagir and Empress Noor Jahan were very much impressed with the Guru Ji’s pierceness and humbled personality as during his serious sickness Guru Ji prayed. On the appeal of Sai Miyan Mir a Sufi Saint and friend of Guru Arjan Dev Ji Emperor issued release orders but on Guru Ji’s request other Rajput Prisoners were also released for those kings Jahangir issued an order those who will be holding the Palla means edging of Guru Ji’s dress will be liberated. Fifty two kings were holding and were released on the Day of Diwali. Hence it’s included in the Nanak Shahi Calender as Bandi Chhor Divas and celebrated with full traditional grace and enthusiasm by all Sikh families and they spent their time in Gurudwaras.
This place was looked after by Muslim priest until independence in 1947 and after construction of Gurudwara in 1970 to 1980 it’s managed by the community. Still near the entrance a marble throne is maintained which is the original seat of Guru Hargobind Ji and named as Gurudwara Data Bandi Chhor Patshahi Sixth Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji.
Shri Data Bandi Chhor is a memorial was built in the celebration of sixth Guru Hargobind Singh Ji’s release from the detention of Emperor Jahangir along with fifty two Kings who were detained and were facing sufferings. It’s a Sikh pilgrimage and devotees are visiting this place of worship. It’s situated close to the Sas Bahu temple in Gwalior Fort. I was invited for Guru ka Langar as well for the Bandi Chhor Divas.
It’s a Sikh pilgrimage, a place for history buffs, wanderers, soulseekers and for off beat travelers. I spiritually enjoyed complete stay of one hour with my family at this spiritual center and place of worship.
