Since it’s Diwali tomorrow, here’s a brief history of Diwali 🪔 Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word, Deepavali, which means a ‘row of lights’. The word is derived from deepa (lamp, light or illumination; or symbolically, knowledge) and avali (row or series).🪔 Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists and is an important celebration as it celebrates victory of good over evil and light over darkness. Diyas are lit to ward off evil and to usher in goodness with light. 🪔 Sikhs celebrate Diwali because in the 17th century, the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind, was imprisoned by the Mughal emperor Jahangir. He was freed on Diwali from the Gwalior Fort prison, making it a day of celebration for the Sikhs. After his release, Guru Hargobind went straight to the foremost Sikh holy temple, Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar to pray. Additionally, the city of Amritsar was founded on Diwali in 1577.🪔 Diwali holds a different meaning for Hindus, Jains and Buddhists as their history of Diwali is different from ours but we still celebrate Diwali as one in India and all around the globe. 🪔 Hope you enjoyed learning about the importance of Diwali for us Sikhs. Have a great Diwali and stay safe ✨ • • • • Makeup by the talented @shalmua Saree from @zaritage

瓜里爾 Gwalior 這裡是古印度瓜里王朝首都 也是印度古典音樂發源地 始建於公元8世紀，是印度歷史上最大的城堡，長2.8公里、高10公尺的城牆環繞整個山頂，巴布爾大君曾說：「如果印度眾城是條項鍊，那麼瓜里爾城堡就是項鍊上的那塊寶石」 #Gwalior #india #indiahistory #gwaliorfort