Vaisakhi, one of Punjabis' most fun-filled festivals, will be celebrated on April 14th this year. One can feel Mela vibes on this special day of Vaisakhi.
Vaisakhi marks the beginning of the New Year according to the Nanakshahi Calendar. This festival is famous among Punjabi families all over the world. Vaisakhi occupies a special place in the religious, cultural and agricultural realms.
The festival is remarkably known as the harvest festival. The people associated with agriculture become ecstatic to view their harvests in full bloom. They dance and sing to express their irresistible joy at seeing the golden fields.
Vaisakhi has a deep association with Sikhism. On this day, Guru Gobind Singh ji, the tenth Guru, laid the foundation of ‘Khalsa Panth’, which means purity in one's ways. Guru Gobind Singh ji asked the people to sacrifice their lives voluntarily. Among the crowd, five courageous men came forward to sacrifice their lives. Guru Gobind Singh ji honored them with the name of ‘Panj Pyare’, five beloved of God. These are some of the historic memories commemorated on this significant day.
Gurdwaras are nicely decorated with shining lights. People participate in Nagar kirtans, singing hymns in praise of God. Processions that show brave feats find their way in the streets. All types of food delicacies, especially karah prashad is served along with various eatables. This emphasizes the joy in sharing among communities. The religious fervor, the unshakable faith in God's ways is an inseparable part of the Vaisakhi festival.
When we speak about this festival, our mind naturally connects with the vibrant coloured attires that are specially designed for this great day. There is fun and merrymaking in the whole atmosphere. The singing and dancing to the rhythms of Dhol make the surroundings jovial and lively. The bhangra, a male dance and the gidda, a female dance performed with full pomp and show, enchantingly unite the people of all communities.
The festival is promising in its way. The long pending auspicious ceremonies are undeniably performed on this day. Whether it is mundan ceremony or a marriage function, people prefer to choose Vaisakhi day for the culmination of all these rituals.
So, come let us celebrate Vaisakhi with pure hearts, blooming in happiness like that of a golden harvest to make our joys manifold on this blessed day. .
With warm regards
Team Cyber Astro
