The Sikh Temple will be bathed in flickering candelight on Sunday night, when people come from far and wide to celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.
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Both events generate a great deal of excitement among the Sikh community, and none more so than temple president Parshotam Singh.
"It's a big celebration; it's held in Australia, in England, and many other countries including in India," Mr Singh said.
"Wherever Sikh people are living in the world, they will be celebrating Bandi Chhor Divas."
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During Bandi Chhor Divas they will also be honouring their sixth guru, Guru Hargobind, who is remembered as the man who fought for civil liberty and freed 52 Hindu kings and princes from prison.
Fighting on behalf of marginalised groups is another core concept of Sikhism, a teaching which is represented through their symbol of the two swords.
On the day there will be langar, which is the tradition of serving free food to visitors regardless of caste, race, or religion in a typical Sikh display of inter-cultural harmony.
Visitors are welcome at any time, however The Area News suggests the best viewing time will be after 7.30pm when the sun sets.
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Kenji Sato is a handsome journalist at The Daily Advertiser who enjoys writing flattering bios about himself in the third person. He can be contacted by email at kenji.sato@dailyadvertiser.com.au or by mobile on 0448 927 612.
Kenji Sato is a handsome journalist at The Daily Advertiser who enjoys writing flattering bios about himself in the third person. He can be contacted by email at kenji.sato@dailyadvertiser.com.au or by mobile on 0448 927 612.
