Baisakhi 2025 Date: Baisakhi, or Vaisakhi, also known as Sikh New Year, is a significant agricultural festival celebrated primarily in Punjab and among Sikh communities, largely in the Indian state of Punjab. In addition to being an agricultural festival, the Sikh community celebrates it as a religious observance, marking the foundation day of the Khalsa Panth. Baisakhi is celebrated on the first day of the month of Vaisakh in the Hindu solar calendar. This year, Baisakhi will be celebrated on Monday, April 14, 2025, with Baisakhi Sankranti at 03:30 AM, as mentioned in Drik Panchang. Baisakhi can be traced back to 1699, when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Sikh Guru, established the Khalsa Panth on the day of Vaisakhi. The festival symbolises an expression of gratitude for agriculture, spiritual growth, and cultural traditions. On this day, people visit Gurudwaras to offer prayer early in the morning, followed by reading sacred texts and Langars (community meals). Special dishes such as kada prasad (a sweet made with wheat flour, ghee, and sugar), saffron rice, and phirini are prepared to add to the festive spirit. People organised fairs and processions, along with energetic folk dances such as Bhangra and Gidda and music performances to embrace Punjab's rich culture and heritage.
