Among the rich and glorious celebrations of India, is the festival of Baisakhi, celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in the northern part of India, especially n the state of Punjab and Haryana. According to the Sikh calendar, Baisakhi falls on the first day of the Vaisakh month marking the beginning of the solar year. The festival holds great significance among the Sikhs as it marks the foundation day of Khalsa Panth of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Farmers are euphoric over the festival as for them it is the time of harvest of rabi crops. Baisakhi is celebrated by different names and with different customs and traditions in different parts of the country.
Baisakhi Celebrations :- Baisakhi is the popular harvest festival and after the hard workof harvesting is completed, the farmers celebrate with gaiety and exuberance. It is also known as the 'Thank Giving Day' for the farmers. Men and women of the village perform Gidda on the beats of the traditional drums. People usually wear bright clothes and traditional jewelery items on this occasion. The whole atmosphere looks vibrant in nature.
Baisakhi Fairs :- In several parts of Punjab and Haryana, village fairs are organized where besides the cultural activities, wrestling bouts are also organized.
Baisakhi Customs and Traditions : As the festival holds great significance in the Sikh religion, most activities of the day are organized in Gurudwaras. People wake up early in the morning and prepare for the day long activities and fun. Most of the people start day with the holy dip in the rivers to mark the auspicious occasion. They make a visit to the near by temple or Gurudwara and distribute Kada Prasad or sweetened semolina to all.
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