Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, is celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm, especially in Punjab and Haryana. It is one of the most significant festivals for Sikhs, as it marks the start of the harvest season. This year, Baisakhi is being celebrated today on Saturday, April 13. The harvest festival also celebrates the formation of the Khalsa Panth of warriors. The foundation of the Khalsa Panth was laid in 1699 by the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Here are some beautiful wishes, images, greeting and quotes that you can share with your loved ones on the Sikh New Year festival.
‘Happy Baisakhi,’ Says PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, and extended his wishes on Baisakhi.
ਵਿਸਾਖੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ। pic.twitter.com/7r3nn8Zhj9— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2024
Sharing an image he wrote: “May this vibrant festival, also closely associated with harvest, bring prosperity and happiness in everyone’s lives. This occasion is also about cherishing beautiful traditions and enhancing the spirit of togetherness.
Baisakhi 2024: Wishes and Messages
Wishing you a year bestowed with happiness, prosperity, success, and glory. May all your wishes come true with the blessings of Waheguru. Best wishes to you and your family on Baisakhi 2024.
May you sing the song of happiness! May you blossom like the beautiful fresh flowers! May every day make you stronger! I hope you will always tread on the path of truthfulness. Happy Baisakhi 2024!
On this auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, I am sending you warm greetings for a prosperous year ahead.
We wish golden fields with bumper crops and healthy harvests for all the farmers on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi.
May Waheguru bless you with health, growth, and peace on this festival of harvest. Celebrate Baisakhi with love and happiness!
Baisakhi Photos and Images
Baisakhi 2024: WhatsApp & Facebook Status
Just as a new bloom spreads fragrance and freshness around. May the new year add freshness to your life. Happy Baisakhi to all!
May your Baisakhi be graced with the bounty of the season as well as a harvest of joy and prosperity. Happy Baisakhi 2024!
May god shower you with endless blessing, happiness and love. This festival provides you with the finest opportunities for growth. Happy Baisakhi!
On this Vaisakhi, let us pray for a year of fresh peace, happiness, and prosperity. May God bless you in the coming season. Happy Vaisakhi!
Wishing you the festival of harvest with love and joy. I hope God gives you the best. Happy Baisakhi.
Baisakhi 2024: Quotes
“Baisakhi is not just a festival. It’s a celebration of new beginnings, endless blessings and fresh opportunities.”
“Baisakhi teaches us to appreciate the value of hard work, the importance of community and the beauty of nature.”
“May the festival of Baisakhi fill your soul with peace, your heart with joy, and your life with prosperity.”
“As we celebrate the festival of Baisakhi, let’s reflect on the teachings of Guru Gobind Singh Ji and strive to be warriors of justice and righteousness.”
“Baisakhi is a reminder that every ending leads to a new beginning, every struggle paves the way for success, and every harvest brings abundance.”
Baisakhi Wishes In Punjabi
Wadda Waisakhi! Dhan Dhan Guru Gobind Singh Ji di chaar Sahibzaadeyan nu samman. (Happy Baisakhi! May blessings be upon Guru Gobind Singh Ji and the Char Sahibzaade.)
Khalsa ji di स्थापना (sthaapana) di taan nu samman. Waheguru ji aapa nu khushhaal jeevan bakshan. (Greetings on the establishment of the Khalsa. May Waheguru ji bless you with a happy life.)
Dhan Dhan Khalsa, Sri Bhagauti ki Fateh! (Glory to the Khalsa, Victory to the Divine Shakti!)
Happy Waisakhi! Bhangra paa laye te langar ch chadde (Let’s dance Bhangra and enjoy langar!)
Waaheguru ji nu shukar, phul waddi fasal lai. (Thankful to Waheguru ji for the abundant harvest.)
Tenu te tere parivaar nu Waisakhi diyan lakh lakh vadhaiyan (Lots of Baisakhi wishes to you and your family)
BAISAKHI FAQS
Baisakhi, also spelled Vaisakhi, is a vibrant festival with multiple layers of significance. Here are some answers to common questions:
What is Baisakhi?
Baisakhi is a multi-faceted festival celebrating:
- HarvestIt’s a time to give thanks for the winter harvest and pray for a bountiful upcoming season for farmers [harvest festival].
- Sikh New YearIt marks the beginning of the Nanakshahi calendar, the Sikh solar calendar [Sikh New Year].
- Founding of the KhalsaIt commemorates the founding of the Khalsa, the warrior order of Sikhism, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699 [Sikh festival].
When is Baisakhi celebrated?
Baisakhi is celebrated on the first day of the month Vaisakh in the Punjabi calendar, which typically falls in mid-April [Baisakhi 2024].
Where is Baisakhi celebrated?
Baisakhi is a major festival in Punjab, India, but it’s also observed by Sikhs and Hindus around the world [Baisakhi in Punjab].
How is Baisakhi celebrated?
Baisakhi is known for its lively celebrations:
- Colourful ClothingPeople dress in their finest traditional attire [Baisakhi celebrations].
- Bhangra and GiddaEnergetic folk dances like Bhangra (men) and Gidda (women) fill the streets [Bhangra dance].
- Religious ProcessionsNagar Kirtans, religious processions with music and hymns, are a common sight [Nagar Kirtan].
- LangarFree community kitchens provide food for everyone, exemplifying Sikh principles of service and equality [Langar in Sikhism].
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