Baisakhi – The Harvest Festival of India

With WhatsApp messages and social media posts circulating around the country, does it not make you wonder what the Baisakhi really is and why it is so big on Indians, especially North Indians. If you think that Baisakhi is the center of Sikhism, it makes sense that it is celebrated with more zeal in the Punjab and Haryana. The locals play drums, sing traditional songs and dance to the beats of Bhangra, and this is just the beginning of a great evening party. So, as the world celebrates Baisakhi today, we will take you on a visual tour of the streets of Punjab to see why and why the Baisakhi are celebrated.

Why is Baisakhi celebrated?

Baisakhi has different values ​​for farmers and Sikhs. In the rich agricultural climate of Punjab and Haryana, Baisakhi marks Thanksgiving Day. It is time for the Rabbi's harvest and the provincial villages are full of colors and vibrations. After waking up in the morning and wearing traditional clothes, farmers visit temples and gurudwaras to express gratitude to God, and to thank the next agricultural season.

Baisakhi stands are equally important for people who follow the faith of the Sikh. As of this day, in 1699 the 10th Sikh Heritage, Gugu Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth in Anandpur Sahib and defined Sikhism. So, on this beautiful day, many Sikhs visit the Golden Temple to seek blessings.

How is the Baisakhi celebrated?

Baisakhi is primarily a harvest festival, and its traditional celebration revolves around the crop of Rabbi crops and the agricultural way of life. Men, women, and children can be seen engaging in field service. Later in the evening, people perform a traditional Punjabi dance - Giddah and Bangra. Also, there are various Baisakhi stadiums planned to celebrate this day; where one can see bands playing religious music and professionals who make bhangra to make the day colorful and fun.

Another high point of Baisakhi is the process of Baisakhi or nagar kirtan made by Sikhs. Large numbers of people participated in the border and attended special prayer meetings in Gurudwaras. The exchange of sweets and traditional gifts with friends and relatives also took place in the evening.

Here, we focus on the Baisakhi festival in North India, but the day is celebrated throughout India under different names and different cultures. The people of Bengal celebrate this day as the New Year of Bengali under the name 'Pohela Boishakh' and in Assam or Puthandu with the name or 'Bohag Bihu'.

No matter what the situation or religion, join in the festivals of Baisakhi and have a wonderful day.

 Author:

Deepak Sharma

Assistant Professor

Mechanical Engineering Department

Geeta Engineering College