Baisakhi 2024: Date, History, Significance And Celebrations

The term 'Khalsa' means pure and was introduced to fight against injustice and it represents equality and courage. The community emphasises that all humans are equal.

Apart from its religious significance, this day holds tremendous cultural relevance to the Sikh community. This day marks the beginning of the harvest season and farmers in North India celebrate it with excitement.

People start their day early to bathe and visit the gurudwara to offer prayers. They participate in several activities organised at the Sikh temple and carry out holy processions called 'nagar kirtan'.

Sikh followers recite hymns from the Sikh holy book- Guru Granth Sahib. Several people perform traditional dance forms such as 'giddha' and 'bhangra 'and sometimes distribute sweets or 'prasad' at the temple.

People wear traditional attire and indulge in traditional dishes such as 'kada prasad', 'kesar phirni', sweet rice and 'kadhi' on this day.