Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, Vaishakhi, or Vasakhi is a historical and religious festival in Sikhism. It is usually celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year
Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi or Vasakhi, is observed with joy and enthusiasm by farmers in north India. The festival is celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year as per the Nanakshahi calendar. On the day men and women are dressed in colourful clothes, prepare festive food and visit gurdwaras. The first year of the Nanakshahi Calendar starts in 1469 CE when Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru, was born. Baisakhi 2018 date is April 14. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show in Punjab and Haryana. Nagar kirtan, satsang are organised at multiple places. Folk dances - bhangra and gidda - are also performed on this day. Wrestling championships are also held at festive fairs.
On this auspicious day in 1919, the tenth Guru of Sikhism Guru Gobind Singh publicly asked people to lay down their lives for the Guru. This was after the ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed, on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, for refusing to convert to Islam. Five people, who had come forward to give their lives for the Guru were then known as Panj Piaras. These were then declared as the 5 founding members of the Khalsa Community and gave them the title of Singh.
Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi or Vasakhi, is observed with joy and enthusiasm by farmers in north India. The festival is celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year as per the Nanakshahi calendar. On the day men and women are dressed in colourful clothes, prepare festive food and visit gurdwaras. The first year of the Nanakshahi Calendar starts in 1469 CE when Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru, was born. Baisakhi 2018 date is April 14. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show in Punjab and Haryana. Nagar kirtan, satsang are organised at multiple places. Folk dances - bhangra and gidda - are also performed on this day. Wrestling championships are also held at festive fairs.
On this auspicious day in 1919, the tenth Guru of Sikhism Guru Gobind Singh publicly asked people to lay down their lives for the Guru. This was after the ninth Guru Tegh Bahadur was executed, on the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, for refusing to convert to Islam. Five people, who had come forward to give their lives for the Guru were then known as Panj Piaras. These were then declared as the 5 founding members of the Khalsa Community and gave them the title of Singh.