Vaisakhi

What makes Baisakhi so special, is that it marks the first day of the new year according to the Sikh calendar. Another amazing root to this festival is that Baisakhi was one of the three main festivals that the third Sikh Guru, Guru Amar Das ji chose to celebrate. On the day of Baisakhi, in the year 1699, the tenth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth. Baisakhi is also the time when farmers begin harvesting of the Rabi crops. It is a significant event for the farmers in the region and observed as a thanksgiving to the Gods and the natural elements. Waking up to the beautiful Baisakhi day morning is like stepping up on a fortune as one can see Punjab at its happiest and most joyful self-preparation for the festival. It begins well in advance and Gurudwaras are decorated, men prepare and practice for their Martial Arts. In this period of celebrations, artisans from across the State and country come to sell their Handicrafts all over Punjab. The purpose of Baisakhi celebrations is to come together with the feeling of oneness and joy. On this day men, women and children dress up in their favorite traditional attire. Punjabis been outstanding hosts, one can book a Farm stay or a Homestay and celebrate it with the locals. Punjab tourism offers various options which can be chosen for a perfect stay. If you happen to be in Amritsar, you can have Kada Prasad and Guru ka Langar at the Golden Temple. Spectate the Nagar Kirtan and the prowess of the Lions of Punjab. Make sure to dance to the beat of Bhangra and Gidda with the locals too.