It is an occasion of dancing, singing, music, wearing of festive garments and religious praise. It falls on 13th or 14th of April every year. This festival majorly celebrated in Punjab, which is in North India to thank god for good harvest. Other than India it is also celebrated in United States, Canada, and United Kingdom. People visit Gurudwaras for Ardas (offer prayers). This festival is related to Sikhs tenth guru who organized the order of Khalsa panth on 1699.
Origination of Baisakhi
Baisakhi also known as Vaisakhi has been celebrated by Sikhs majorly. On 1699 the Tenth Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh organizes the order of The Khalsa Panth. This Festival tells that how Sikhism arose in the context of cruel persecution from the Mughal rulers of India. It also shows the sacrifice and brotherhood, and of the emergence of the 'pure ones' (Khalsa). The terms Kaur (princess) and Singh (lion) are introduced, and the unity of believers is stressed.
How is Baisakhi Celebrated
People in India celebrate Baisakhi by dancing, singing, dressing in holiday finery. Farmers of the northern state of Punjab and Haryana celebrate the beginning of the Solar year after harvesting the winter crops. Men popular dance is Bhangra and women dance is Gidda to celebrate this event. During Baisakhi lots of Sikhs get together and organize Nagar Kirtan along the streets from one place to another in which they sing hymns from a sacred book of worship known as Guru Granth Sahib. People are dressed in their traditional dress. On the occasion educational institutions and major businesses are closed majorly in Punjab.
The Sikh religion commemorates the first five men who were called ‘Panj Piara’ or ‘Beloved Five’ by the guru. The Khalsa comprised with five symbols of ‘purity and courage’ called five K’s includes Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (comb), Katchehra (underwear), Karra (steel ring), and Kirpan (sword).
Events
In this event many activities are organized in the Gurudwaras. People get up early in the morning and wear new traditional clothes and prepare langar and Prasad. Gurudwaras are decorated with lights and flowers give a very wonderful look. The possession Nagar Kirtan moves through the various parts of the city. In the Nagar Kirtan some sikhs play Gatka, some sing hymns and some of them are just walking to show their faith towards god. Sikh people along their family take participate in this.
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Origination of Baisakhi
Baisakhi also known as Vaisakhi has been celebrated by Sikhs majorly. On 1699 the Tenth Guru Shri Guru Gobind Singh organizes the order of The Khalsa Panth. This Festival tells that how Sikhism arose in the context of cruel persecution from the Mughal rulers of India. It also shows the sacrifice and brotherhood, and of the emergence of the 'pure ones' (Khalsa). The terms Kaur (princess) and Singh (lion) are introduced, and the unity of believers is stressed.
How is Baisakhi Celebrated
People in India celebrate Baisakhi by dancing, singing, dressing in holiday finery. Farmers of the northern state of Punjab and Haryana celebrate the beginning of the Solar year after harvesting the winter crops. Men popular dance is Bhangra and women dance is Gidda to celebrate this event. During Baisakhi lots of Sikhs get together and organize Nagar Kirtan along the streets from one place to another in which they sing hymns from a sacred book of worship known as Guru Granth Sahib. People are dressed in their traditional dress. On the occasion educational institutions and major businesses are closed majorly in Punjab.
The Sikh religion commemorates the first five men who were called ‘Panj Piara’ or ‘Beloved Five’ by the guru. The Khalsa comprised with five symbols of ‘purity and courage’ called five K’s includes Kesh (uncut hair), Kangha (comb), Katchehra (underwear), Karra (steel ring), and Kirpan (sword).
Events
In this event many activities are organized in the Gurudwaras. People get up early in the morning and wear new traditional clothes and prepare langar and Prasad. Gurudwaras are decorated with lights and flowers give a very wonderful look. The possession Nagar Kirtan moves through the various parts of the city. In the Nagar Kirtan some sikhs play Gatka, some sing hymns and some of them are just walking to show their faith towards god. Sikh people along their family take participate in this.
This story was originally published on travelguide-info.com. See it here
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