Baisakhi, mainly considered as the festival of Sikhs, is the
most important festival of the state of Punjab, where it is celebrated with
extreme zeal and enthusiasm. It marks the day when Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the
tenth Sikh Guru, paved the way for the “Khalsa Panth”. However, this festival
is also celebrated in various other states too, and is known by different names
in different regions. It is known as Rangoli
Bihu in Assam, Puthandu in Tamil
Nadu, Vaishakha in Bihar, Naba Brasha in Bengal, and Pooram Vishu in Kerala.
Baisakhi celebration
in Sikhism
As per the tradition, Sikhs wake up early on this day and
dress up in new clothes. They visit the Gurudwara to seek blessings of the Guru
Granth Sahib. The most visited holy place during this festival is Anandpur.
Holy verses are chanted from the Guru Granth Sahib, and keertans are played by the Panj
Pyaare, followed by offering the holy water – amrit – to the devotees. Also, a ‘Langar’ is arranged for where devotees are sevred community lunch
along with the famous ‘Karah Prasad’.
In the evening, a procession is carried out by the Sikhs with devotional chants
of Satnam and Waheguru, and the traditional Bhangra and Gidda dance forms.
Significance of
Baisakhi for farmers
Baisakhi is considered the most important by the farmers of
our country, as it marks the time for harvest of Rabi crops. Farmers also visit
the gurudwaras on this day after dressing up in new clothes to seek blessings
for a good agricultural season ahead, and to express gratitude to God for the
good harvest.
Significance of
Baisakhi in Hinduism
The festival of Baisakhi is also very important for the
Hindus as the day signifies when Swami Dayanand Saraswati founded the Arya
Samaj in 1875. The Arya Samaj is a reformed sect of the Hindus who are devoted
to the Vedas for spiritual guidance and have discarded idol worship. This is
why Hindus also consider this day as very important.
Astrological significance
of Baisakhi
Baisakhi is generally celebrated on 13th April
every year, while it is celebrated on 14th April once in every 36
years. This change in date is because the date of Baiakhi is calculated
according to the solar calendar. Baisakhi marks the sun’s entry into the Mesh Rashi.
This is the reason Baisakhi is also known as Mesha Sankranti. This day is also
considered one of the most auspicious for carrying out various astrological
Pujas. People who are negatively influenced by the Mangal and Surya grahas can
be protected by performing appropriate Pujas on this auspicious day.
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