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Vaisakhi

Vaisakhi Festival

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.

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