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Baisakhi 2023
One of the harvest festivals in India and other parts of the world is Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, and the Sikh community is largely responsible for its celebration. This year, it falls on a Friday, April 14. Based on the solar calendar, the day has a lot of significance and is celebrated as the Sikh New Year.
However, the Sikh community views Baisakhi as a religious celebration in addition to a harvest festival. Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa, or “pure” Sikh community, on March 30, 1699. It is said that he declared that all people are equal and that there is no longer any distinction between the higher and lower caste communities. On this day in 1699, known as Vaisakhi, Guru Gobind asked people to give their lives for the Lord. Later, the Guru tradition in Sikhism was ended and the Guru Granth Sahib was declared to be an eternal guide and the Holy Book of Sikhism. It is said that five individuals chipped in and they later came to be known as ‘panj piaras’.
Celebration Of Vaisakhi
Sikhs pray at gurudwaras to mark the occasion. Langars are coordinated at different spots to take care of every last one. Kada prasad, also known as wheat halwa, is traditionally served to celebrate the day, which is a symbol of happy beginnings.
People dress in new, bright clothes for the occasion, and in the evenings, they dance the Punjabi folk dance known as bhangra. Friends and family gather in large numbers for the occasion. In many states, there are also melas or fairs celebrating Baisakhi.
Traditional Punjabi dances like Gidhe and Bhangra are an essential part of Baisakhi. Drums and folk songs are played as young men and women perform this dance. Bhangra is a form of celebration and joy that appeals to people of all ages. The festival of Baisakhi has a significant cultural, historical, and religious significance. People gather in joy and harmony during this time to commemorate the new harvest. We are brought back to the value of community and unity by this festival.
Different Names
In different parts of the country, the day is known by different names. It is known as Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Rongoli Bihu in Assam, Poila Baisakh in West Bengal, Vaisakha in Bihar, and Rongoli Bihu in Assam. Additionally, Baisakhi is observed to commemorate Rabi crop harvest.
Nagar kirtans, or processions of singing and chanting from the holy book Guru Granth Sahib, also take place on this day.
In addition to Punjab, the festival is observed in Haryana and other states.
Summing Up
This harvest festival known as Baisakhi is unquestionably rooted in the sacrifices of legends, the feelings of farmers, and the hearts of Indians. This is more about the celebration of unity and maximum prosperity than just Baisakhi day. #HappyBaisakhi
