Golden Temple Illuminated for Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali
The Golden Temple complex in Amritsar, home to the holiest Sikh shrine, Harmandar Sahib, was illuminated on Monday to mark Bandi Chhor Diwas and Diwali.
A festive atmosphere prevailed at the Golden Temple complex as tens of thousands of people gathered to offer prayers and seek blessings since early Monday morning.
However, there is confusion over the festival date, with the Punjab government's official calendar declaring a holiday for Diwali on October 20, while many religious organizations will observe it on October 21.
No official statement on the date confusion was provided.
Author's summary: Golden Temple illuminated for Diwali.