British Columbia Golf Joins In Wishing All A Happy Baisakhi
Vaisakhi (Punjabi: ਵਿਸਾਖੀ, IAST: visākhī), also known as Baisakhi, Vaishakhi, or Vasakhi is a historical and religious festival in Sikhism and Hinduism. ... Vaisakhi marks the Sikh new year and commemorates the formation of Khalsa panth of warriors under Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
Vaisakhi festival is celebrated in punjab region, Vaisakhi is also known as Baisakhi. Vaisakhi is especially important for the Sikh community as it marks the establishment of the Khalsa.
More recently, this festival is also celebrated around the world by the Sikh diaspora. Vaisakhi is a harvest festival of punjab, or according to punjabi calendar it is the New Year for punjabi people.
This day is also observed as the thanksgiving day by the farmers whereby the farmers pay their tribute, thanking God for the abundant harvest and also praying for future prosperity.
Vaisakhi is one of the three festivals chosen by Guru Amar Das Ji to be celebrated by Sikhs. The festival of Vaisakhi is celebrated with joy and happiness among Indian people.