New Year (Punjabi)

The Punjabi New Year, known as Baisakhi or Vaishakhi, usually falls on April 13 or 14 and marks the beginning of a new agricultural and solar year. It is widely celebrated by Punjabis in India and around the world as a festival of harvest, renewal, and spiritual significance. The day features visits to Gurdwaras, traditional music, dance like Bhangra and Gidda, and community gatherings. It also commemorates the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. The celebration embodies gratitude for the harvest, hopes for prosperity, and cultural pride in Punjabi heritage.