Baisakhi 2026: Check these 5 lesser-known facts
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What is Baisakhi?
Every year, Punjabis observe Baisakhi festival during this time of the year to mark the Punjabi New Year
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Significance
This year, the festival, which is being celebrated on April 14, also symbolises prosperity and gratitude for a good Rabi harvest
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Lesser-known connection
It is also marked by the Sikh community for the historic moment when Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth and initiated the tradition of Amrit Sanchar
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Significance with crops
The day also marks the ripening of the winter wheat crop and is ready for harvest, representing the reward of nearly six months of hard work, dedication
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Celebrations
While the celebrations include traditional dances like bhangra and gidda, apart from kirtans and visiting the gurudwara, and indulging in delicious food
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