Sikh observance as a festival of light and harvest, Maghi also commemorates the martyrdom of the Chali Mukte (Forty Liberated Ones), who sacrificed their lives in battle to defend Guru Gobind Singh Ji against imperial forces. Students, Faculty, and Staff can find more information about the University of New Haven's Religious Observance Policy by clicking the link found on this page to go to the Religious Holy Days & Cultural Observances webpage.