Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a spring harvest festival primarily celebrated in Punjab and Northern India, and also marks the Sikh New Year. It's traditionally observed on April 13 or 14 and is a time for both agricultural celebrations and the commemoration of the creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. For Sikhs, Vaisakhi is a significant religious holiday, commemorating the founding of the Sikh community and the principles of the Khalsa.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Key aspects of Vaisakhi:
Harvest Festival:
Vaisakhi is a time to celebrate the harvest of winter crops (rabi crops).
Sikh New Year:
For Sikhs, Vaisakhi is associated with the Sikh New Year, although the Nanakshahi calendar also marks the first day of Chet as the new year.
Founding of the Khalsa:
Vaisakhi commemorates the day in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh created the Khalsa, a brotherhood of Sikhs who adhere to specific principles and disciplines.
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