About Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi is a significant harvest festival in Sikhism, celebrated on the first day of the Sikh month of Vaisakhi, which usually falls in mid-April.
- Vaisakhi marks the beginning of the new year in the Sikh calendar and is also known as the 'birth anniversary of Sikhism'.
- The festival commemorates the founding of Sikhism by Guru Nanak Dev Ji in 1469 AD.
- Vaisakhi is a time for renewal, reflection, and rejuvenation, as Sikhs celebrate the harvest season and the cycle of life.
Significance of Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi is a day of great significance in Sikhism, as it marks the beginning of a new cycle of life and the start of a new year.
- Vaisakhi is a time for spiritual reflection, self-reflection, and introspection, as Sikhs seek to reconnect with their faith and their community.
- The festival is also a celebration of the Sikh values of hard work, honesty, and selfless service.
- Vaisakhi is a time for community service, as Sikhs come together to help those in need and to promote social justice.