Baisakhi 2026: Baisakhi is a festival of harvest, faith and celebration, do you know its religious and historical significance?

News Topical, Digital Desk : India is a diverse country, where every festival is deeply imprinted with culture, tradition, faith, and history. Among these many festivals, Baisakhi is a prominent one, celebrated especially by the Sikh community. It is celebrated extensively in states like Punjab and Haryana.

However, Baisakhi is not confined to North India; it is celebrated under different names in different parts of the country. This day is celebrated as the Tamil New Year (Puthandu) and the Bengali New Year (Poila Baisakh). However, the underlying theme remains the same: a wish for new beginnings and prosperity.

According to the solar calendar, Baisakhi is also celebrated as the Sikh New Year. Baisakhi is celebrated on the day of Mesha Sankranti, when the Sun transits into Aries. This year, Baisakhi will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Baisakhi also holds significant religious, cultural, and historical significance. Let's learn about the religious and historical significance of Baisakhi from Pandit Suresh Shrimali, a world-renowned astrologer with over 32 years of experience in the field of astrology.

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Baisakhi is a symbol of harvest and prosperity.

The festival of Baisakhi is primarily a festival of harvest (Rabi). At this time, the Rabi crops are ready to be harvested, and farmers reap the fruits of their hard work. Golden ears of corn sway in the fields. Therefore, Baisakhi is considered a symbol of prosperity, happiness, and new beginnings. On this day, people express their joy and give thanks to God by performing traditional dances such as Bhangra and Giddha.

Significance of Baisakhi in Sikhism

Baisakhi is primarily a Sikh festival. It is believed that on Baisakhi, in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh founded the Khalsa Panth. This event is considered a turning point in Sikh history, giving Sikhs a new identity, courage, and unity. Therefore, Baisakhi is also celebrated as the founding day of the Khalsa Panth, and this day marks the beginning of the Punjabi New Year. Kirtan, Ardaas, and Langar are organized in Gurudwaras on Baisakhi. People visit the Gurudwaras to pay obeisance, and Nagar Kirtans are held at various places.

The tragic incident took place on Baisakhi day.

Historically, Baisakhi is also associated with a tragic event in India's freedom struggle. On Baisakhi, April 13, 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place, shocking the entire nation. Thousands of people had gathered for a peaceful gathering, but the British government opened fire on them. This incident is recorded as a dark chapter in Indian history and is still remembered on Baisakhi.

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