The
"Vaisakhi" is the name given to the first day of month
"Vaisakh" (i.e. April). Vaisakhi is beginning of the New Year in the
Punjabi (Bikarmi) calendar and also beginning of the spring & harvest
season. The spring season made it a pleasant weather for New Year day
celebrations where masses of people used to assemble for the celebration.
Third
Guru, Guru Amardas Ji decided to celebrate Vaisakhi day formally by organising
religious and cultural celebration. The Sikhs from near and far used to join the
special congregation (Sadh-Sanghat) every year on the day to sing Gurbani Kirtan
(Hymns) and listen to the Guru's teachings, which was followed by Guru Ka
Langaar (free meals) and sports.
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Date (First Published) :11 March 2000
Date (Modified) : 26 March 2008