Guru 6 of 10
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Guru, wore two swords for miri (temporal) and piri (spiritual) authority. He built the Akal Takht facing Harmandir Sahib.
ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ
- Born
- 1595
- Guruship
- 1606–1644
- Joti Jot
- 1644
Life
Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, the sixth Guru, wore two swords for miri (temporal) and piri (spiritual) authority. He built the Akal Takht facing Harmandir Sahib.
Bandi Chhor Divas remembers his release from Gwalior Fort and the freeing of other prisoners. Sikhs mark it on the same night as Diwali.
Contributions
- Introduced the doctrine of miri-piri (temporal + spiritual sovereignty), wearing two swords.
- Built the Akal Takht — the throne of the timeless one — facing the Harmandir Sahib.
- Trained Sikhs in martial arts and self-defence.
Key events
1595
Birth.
1606
Guruship after the shaheedi of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
Akal Takht
Built the Akal Takht facing Harmandir Sahib.
1644
Joti Jot.
Dates
Bandi Chhor Divas follows Kartik Amavasya (Diwali). 2026 is Sunday 8 November; 2027 is Friday 29 October. Parkash dates are on /calendar.
Confirm the listed day on the Nanakshahi calendar. This page does not invent a civil date that is not sourced there.