Baisakhi — महत्त्वम्
Baisakhi marks the harvest festival of Punjab and the Sikh New Year. It also commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
Baisakhi — महत्त्वम्
For Sikhs, Baisakhi is the day when Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa at Anandpur Sahib. For Hindus, it marks the Sun's entry into Mesha (Aries) and the harvest of rabi crops. The day is celebrated with dance (Bhangra, Gidda) and community feasts.
Baisakhi — पूजाविधिः
- At sunrise, take a bath and visit the gurudwara or temple.
- Participate in the Nagar Kirtan (procession) if in Punjab.
- Offer prayers and partake in the langar (community meal).
- Dance Bhangra and Gidda; exchange greetings and sweets.
Baisakhi — मन्त्राः
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
Salutations to Surya
Baisakhi — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Kada prasad
- ●Langar
- ●Punjabi dishes
- ●Sarson da saag
- ●Makki di roti
Baisakhi — अन्यनामानि
Punjab(ਵੈਸਾਖੀ)
Harvest and Khalsa day, Bhangra
Haryana(बैसाखी)
Harvest festival
Baisakhi — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Visit gurudwara or temple
- ✓Partake in langar
- ✓Dance and celebrate
- ✓Respect all faiths
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not disrespect the Khalsa
- ✗Avoid alcohol in gurudwara
- ✗Do not waste food
Baisakhi — FAQ
- Baisakhi किम् अस्ति?
- Baisakhi marks the harvest festival of Punjab and the Sikh New Year.
- Baisakhi पूजाविधिः का?
- At sunrise, take a bath and visit the gurudwara or temple.; Participate in the Nagar Kirtan (procession) if in Punjab.; Offer prayers and partake in the langar (community meal).; Dance Bhangra and Gidda; exchange greetings and sweets.
- Baisakhi दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Kada prasad, Langar, Punjabi dishes, Sarson da saag, Makki di roti
- Baisakhi दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Visit gurudwara or temple; Partake in langar; Dance and celebrate
- Baisakhi दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not disrespect the Khalsa; Avoid alcohol in gurudwara; Do not waste food
- Baisakhi दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Baisakhi Surya देवाय समर्पितम्।