Over the years, (Vaisakhi) Baisakhi Celebration is practiced in high-spirit mostly by Sikhs in a number of ways, involving gathering together to offer prayers, dance, sing and perform services.
Baisakhi is observed as one of the most famous Indian festivals which celebrated mostly in the states of Punjab and Haryana. There are various reasons that are associated with Baisakhi Celebration, one of which is the beginning of the harvesting of wheat, or rabi crops. On this day, farmers come together to celebrate this auspicious day. We hear drum beats (Dhol) and see people dancing on Punjabi folk songs, performing Bhangra and Giddha (Punjab’s Folk Dances) at villages, towns, and cities.
Also, the day ‘Khalsa’ was established in 1699 is known as Baisakhi. On this day, the Khalsa was founded by Guru Gobind, who defied all difficulties.
On this day, at the city of Anandpur Sahib, the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh, assembled a diverse group of people from different parts and regions to test the faith by asking those who were willing to offer their head to the guru. After five Sikhs (known as Panj Pyare) prepared to offer their heads as a sacrifice; on looking their courage, faith, and sacrifice of ‘Panj Pyare’, the Guru bestowed ‘Amrit’, a holy water, upon them and marked the start of the Khalsa, a group dedicated to standing up to injustice in the name of the wellness of others.
On this day, everyone dresses up in vibrant colors and prepares different cuisines. Farmers get to experience the outcomes of their efforts over the entire year on this day. The initiation of Khalsa on this day is linked to the second and most significant part of Baisakhi Celebration
The Picture Captured on Baisakhi Celebration:
This vibrant Photograph captured features a girl wearing her new dress, and her happiness could be seen the way she waved her reddish-orange ‘Dupatta’ (a traditional scarf or long piece of cloth wrapped over the head, neck, and shoulders complements Indian attire) in the air while standing in the middle of verdant fields of wheat getting ready for their most special occasion. You can feel the excitement in the air. The girl is excited to spend the day with her friends and family, dancing ‘Giddha’ (a tradition dance form of women) to traditional folk music, eager to sing ‘Boliyan’ (traditional couplets that are sung in Punjab) in groups, eating together, and having fun all around.
The Baisakhi Celebration is another way that farmers and their families express their gratitude to their motherlands. This event demonstrates their love for their motherland and defines the cyclical relationship between humans and their homeland. Tells old tales of custom, celebration of harmony, and spreading of joy. Also, people go to ‘Gurudwaras’, adorned with flowers and lights, to offer prayers, render services, and get blessings from their guru.
On this day, we are both saddened and proud at the same time, of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, which is another tragic reason to remember. We are saddened by the lives lost and pleased with the way our warriors have defended freedom to make our nation independent. Baisakhi marks the beginning of the Hindu new year as well. Since it is thought that goddess Ganga arrived to earth on this day, many Hindus take dips in the Ganga, Jhelum, and Kaveri rivers. This event promotes an adequate celebration of beginnings, happiness, and harmony.
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