Baisakhi
Also known as: Vaisakhi, Punjabi New Year
Happy Baisakhi
Significance
Baisakhi marks the Punjabi and Sikh New Year, celebrating the spring harvest. For Sikhs, it commemorates the founding of Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It's one of the most important Sikh festivals.
Rituals & Observances
- Visiting Gurdwaras
- Nagar Kirtan processions
- Akhand Path (continuous reading)
- Taking holy dip
- Community langar
Traditions & Customs
- Bhangra and Giddha dances
- Melas (fairs)
- Wrestling competitions
- New crop offerings
- Wearing yellow clothes