As for Sikhs, Diwali signifies the day sixth guru Hargobind Singh was released from prison and the day the foundation stone of the Golden Temple at Amritsar (Sikhism's holiest place) was laid.

In fact, it was on the day of Diwali in 1577 AD that the foundation stone was laid for the construction of the Golden Temple. Socio-religious festival Diwali is a socio-religious festival.

Sikh devotees light oil lamps inside the Golden Temple complex during Diwali celebrations in Amristsar, India. Source: AP / AMAN SHARMA/AP Coinciding with Diwali, Bandi Chhor Diwas is a day when ...

home to the Golden Temple, have implemented restrictions on firecrackers during the Diwali festivities. In Gurugram, Haryana, only green crackers are permitted on Diwali night, while Punjab has ...

Diwali (October/November): In Amritsar joy ... To seek blessings at The Golden Temple where devotees come from all over to ...