All That You Need To Know About The Festival Of Baisakhi

April 13 marks the auspicious day of Baisakhi. Every Punjabi in India or abroad always looks forward to this day, as Baisakhi is the New Year for North Indians. On this day, the entire family gets together to welcome the new beginnings, dressing up with new clothes and visiting the Gurudwara to seek the blessings of the allmighty. As you celebrate the festival, watch a song from Super Singh here.

The festival of Baisakhi has two important significances to it.

The Birth of Khalsa Panth

The tenth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji created an army of warriors, Khalsa Panth, on this auspicious day of Baisakhi at Gurudwara Anandpur Sahib in 1699. Guru Ji created Khalsa Panth to fight against communal injustice. Guruii asked people to come forward and become a warrior. Five men showed their loyalty to him and they got baptised and became the Warriors (Panj Pyare) of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Baisakhi is celebrated as Khalsa Sirjana Diwas. A Khalsa is meant to be pure and pious, s/he will be equal to everyone, will stand against injustice and will lead a disciplined life.

The Festival of Harvest

Another importance of this festival is that it marks the harvest season for farmers. The farmers reap their crops, they sell it and it brings money, happiness to the community. Farmers thank the almighty for blessing them with such bountiful harvest and they wish for prosperity in the future.

Usually, Nagar Kirtans are organised, special Kirtan Samagan is done for devotees and Langar is served in Gurudwara Sahib for everyone. Every family plans to visit historical Gurudwaras like The Golden Temple on this day.

So this was our gist about Baisakhi, its significance and the way it is celebrated. We will come with more such stories

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