Baisakhi - The Rich Traditions And Cultural Prosperity

Baisakhi, one of India's most prominent holidays, is celebrated by the Sikh population of Punjab and people all over the world. It commemorates the beginning of the harvest season for rabi crops. The Sikhs celebrate this occasion with zeal and zeal, performing local folk dances such as Giddha and Bhangra. The event has enormous religious significance in India since it commemorates the day in 1699 when the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh, laid the foundation stone for the Panth Khalsa-the Order.

Significance: Welcoming the harvest season

Key attractions: Folk dance like Bhangra and Giddha, Punjabi feasts, decorations in houses and Gurudwaras

When: 14th April (Wednesday)

Where: The festival is celebrated across Sikh communities in India. The best place to celebrate Baisakhi in India is Punjab

Baisakhi 2022: 14th April Thursday

Things To Do: Visit gurudwaras, enjoy scumptious food served at celebrations, be a part of local celebrations