"Pehla Baisakh"

Pehla Baisakh marks the beginning of the traditional New Year in several Indian cultural calendars, notably in Punjab and parts of North India. It usually falls around April 14 or 15 and signals the start of the new agricultural cycle and the harvest season. Celebrations often include rituals, feasts, and community gatherings that honor nature’s bounty and mark renewal and prosperity. It’s also associated with various festivals like Vaisakhi in Punjab, symbolizing hope, freshness, and collective joy, blending cultural, religious, and agricultural significance.