Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Samari Amavasya Converge at Jind's Sacred Site

The holy precinct of Pandu Pindara Dham in Haryana experienced a rare convergence of three major observances on Samari Amavasya: the traditional pindadan rites, the Diwali festival, and Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday.

Raghav Nand Maharaj explained that the dham’s fame originates from the Mahabharata, when Lord Krishna ordered the Pandavas to honor the slain warriors after the Kurukshetra battle. He added that the site offers three specific benefits – the sanctity of the ground, the purifying effect of its water, and the spiritual upliftment derived from viewing the celestial horizon.

Pilgrims, estimated in the millions, traveled from across the nation and abroad to participate. Many spoke of ancestral connections to the area, recalling stories of saints and sages who once meditated there, further strengthening its reputation as a historic spiritual enclave.

The timing aligned with Diwali, a celebration of righteousness’s triumph as remembered in the Ramayana when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya. The saint highlighted that this festival reinforces the theme of light overcoming darkness, complementing the merit earned through the pindadan ceremony.

Additionally, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary falls within the same Kartik month, a period traditionally regarded as especially pious. Maharaj urged devotees to seek blessings for peace, prosperity, and universal well‑being during this uniquely powerful interval.