Baisakhi

Baisakhi is a harvest and most celebrated festival in Punjab. This is celebrated as a sign of thanking God for a beautiful harvest season and for the same to happen in the next season. This is the beginning of the Punjabi astrological New Year. It is celebrated in the Vaisakh month, say April. Bhangra and Gidda dances are famous attractions.

Baisakhi Celebrations

Immense happiness is the sign of Baisakhi celebrations. As it is one of the important festivals for the Sikhs, they celebrate Baisakhi in a planned manner. The famous things are:

  • Morning Prayer: During the morning, Sikhs wear new clothes and assemble at the Gurdwaras for the special prayer. This marks the beginning of the day. Once the prayer is over, sweets called ‘Kada Prasad’ by the devotees are distributed to everyone.
  • Langar for Worshippers: In the afternoon, vegetarian food (langar) is organized for devotees. Irrespective of the rich or poor category, all the people are served the langar. 
  • Procession: Religious procession of Guru Granth Sahib is carried out, known as Nagar Kirtan. This is accompanied by holy hymns. The road will be cleared before the start of the procession.
  • Dance: Baisakhi celebration is incomplete without dance. Bhangra and Gidda are the two famous dance forms performed on Baisakhi day. Bhangra, a high-energy dance performed by men and women. Gidda is a folk dance by women.
  • Dress Forms: Wearing bright color outfits on the day of Baisakhi is a part of the tradition. Men normally wear kurta, pajama, or lungi with a turban. While women wear lehenga choli or salwar kameez.
  • Dishes: The dishes include potato curry, Makki di roti, Sarson ka saag, poori, paneer tikkas, vegetable pakora, and much more variety of dishes.

Celebrations in India

Various parts of India celebrate Baisakhi in different varieties. As India includes a variety of cultures as well as traditions in different states, it makes Baisakhi celebrations different. 

  • Baisakhi in Kerala: In Kerala, the Baisakhi festival is known as ‘Vishu’. Kerala people consider Vishu as a sign of happiness. They celebrate it with crackers, light, and colors. At the same time, farmers in Kerala celebrate a good harvest and pray to God for good happenings in the coming years too. ‘Vishu KaiNeetam’ from elders to younger people is a special tradition carried out to this day. This can be in the form of money, a dress or some other gifts.
  • Baisakhi in Assam: The festival is known by the name ‘Rongali Bihu’ in Assam. This is celebrated for about 7 days. The first day of the festival, ‘Goru Bihu’, in which cows are worshipped on this day. Wearing new clothes, seeking blessings from elders is their form of tradition.
  • Baisakhi in Tamil Nadu: Known as ‘Puthandu’ in Tamil Nadu.
  • Baisakhi in Bihar: The festival is known as ‘Vaisakha’ in Bihar. The people offer prayers to God Sun (Surya Devta). This tradition believes that they are extremely good due to the blessing of Sun God.
  • Baisakhi in West Bengal: Known as ‘Pohela Boishakh’. This day marks an important day in the Bengali calendar. It is considered good for traders and merchants for the start of a new business on Baisakhi day.

Conclusion

Baisakhi not only belongs to the Punjabis but also other people across the world. The festival finds a special place in every people’s heart. This festival tradition differs according to various  Indian states. But the most important thing is that the festival is celebrated almost on the same day irrespective of the states or countries. This clearly shows the importance of the Baisakhi festival.

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