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Baisakhi a Celebration of Faith Harvest and Happiness
Baisakhi is a harvest festival, celebrated on April 13th or 14th, marking the ripening of the Rabi crop (crops sown in winter).
Every year in April, Punjab and many parts of India come alive with colours, music, and happiness. This is because Baisakhi is one of the most beautiful and meaningful festivals of India. But it’s not just about dancing and eating good food. It has a deep history and teaches us some powerful life lessons.
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The story of Baisakhi goes back to the year 1699. On this day, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Guru of Sikhism, created the Khalsa Panth. This was a special group of brave and honest people who promised to stand for truth, equality, and justice.
This was a turning point in Sikh history, giving Sikhs a strong identity and reminding them to live with courage and kindness. But even before this, Baisakhi was already celebrated by farmers. It was the time of harvesting their crops — a time to thank nature for a good harvest and pray for prosperity.
