Bandi Chhor means "the one who frees the captives" It is the name the Sikhs gave Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji after that day Chandigarh 8 November ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The colors and lights create a feast for the eyes, while on the back patio a feast of flavors has been set up to celebrate the wondrous occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas – Prisoner Liberation Day – when the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind, was liberated from Gwalior Fort and took 52 prisoners to freedom along with him. The occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas first took place in autumn of 1619 and is currently celebrated in October or November; the date changes according to the lunar calendar. Guru Hargobind’s father, Guru Arjan Dev, had been martyred almost 13 years before, and the Mughal authorities were carefully watching the young Guru. When he constructed the Akal Takht, the Throne of the Almighty, in Amritsar and concurrently strengthened his army, the Nawab of Lahore, Murtaja Khan, grew alarmed and informed the Mugh...
Chandigarh Tri-City among India’s Next 11 Real Estate Markets; Association Welcomes Recognition CII-Knight Frank report identifies Chandigarh among 11 city-regions that could emerge as the next growth engines Association says rising demand and improved connectivity will further strengthen Tri-City’s real estate potential Chandigarh 20 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Property Consultant Association Chandigarh has welcomed the inclusion of the Chandigarh Tri-City among India’s next major real estate markets. Association General Secretary Jitender Singh said the recognition reflects the growing potential of Chandigarh and its surrounding region as a real estate destination. According to the new ‘India’s Next Real Estate Markets’ report by CII and Knight Frank, Chandigarh Tri-City is among 11 city-regions identified as the next potential growth centres for India’s real estate sector. The other markets include Coimbatore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Bhopal, Indore, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar, Visa...