Diwali at Golden Temple: All people in general and Sikh particularly celebrate Diwali
, the most popular Sikh tradition. It is the festival of lighting the temple and its surroundings. Both locals and those taking cheap flights to Amritsar from UK or any other place love to see the Golden Temple that is illuminated with a chain of colorful lights. A large number of poets and singers will participate in the religious congregations at Golden Temple's various locations including; Manji Sahib, Akal Takhat and Baba Atal. Diwali was first celebrated in the period of Mughal emperor Jahangir to celebrate the release of Sixth Guru, when people illuminated their houses and the Golden Temple. It has now become a tradition to recall this pleasant memory every year.