Baisakhi is a festival celebrated by the people of India and Pakistan, mainly by the Sikh community. It is celebrated on the first day of the month of Vaisakh, which is the second month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It marks the beginning of the solar year and the harvest season in India. Baisakhi is also known as Vaisakhi, Baisakhi, and Vaisakhi.
History of Baisakhi
Baisakhi has been celebrated for centuries in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have first been celebrated in the 1699 when the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa Panth. The Khalsa Panth was a military order of the Sikhs that was created to protect the Sikh faith and defend the rights of the oppressed. The festival marks the day when Guru Gobind Singh baptized the first five members of the Khalsa Panth.
When to Celebrate Baisakhi
Baisakhi is celebrated on the first day of the month of Vaisakh, which is the second month in the Hindu lunar calendar. This usually falls in April or May. This year, it was celebrated on April 14th.
Significance of Baisakhi
Baisakhi is a very important festival for the Sikh community. It is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the Khalsa Panth and to honor the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. It is also a time for Sikhs to come together and celebrate the harvest season.
How to Celebrate Baisakhi
Baisakhi is celebrated with much enthusiasm and joy. People gather in Gurudwaras to offer prayers and listen to kirtans. They also take part in processions and participate in traditional folk dances like Bhangra and Gidda. People also exchange gifts and sweets with each other. The people celebrate the harvest season. They pray for the best harvest for next season.
Summary
Baisakhi is a festival celebrated by the people of India and Pakistan, mainly by the Sikh community. It is celebrated on the first day of the month of Vaisakh, which is the second month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It marks the beginning of the solar year and the harvest season in India. It is celebrated to commemorate the founding of the Khalsa Panth and to honor the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. People gather in Gurudwaras to offer prayers and listen to kirtans. They also take part in processions and participate in traditional folk dances like Bhangra and Gidda. People also exchange gifts and sweets with each other.