Punjab: Devotees gather at Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar on Baisakhi

ANI April 13, 2025 201 views

Thousands of devotees gathered at Sri Harmandir Sahib to celebrate Baisakhi, the Sikh New Year and spring harvest festival. The day commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's establishment of the Khalsa Panth in 1699, marking a significant moment of spiritual and social transformation. Pilgrims from around the world, including international visitors like Bobby Singh and Catalina Lopez, participated in prayers and rituals. The festival represents unity, spiritual renewal, and the abolishment of caste distinctions, embodying the inclusive spirit of Sikhism.

"Today is Vaisakhi, the sacred day on which Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa" - Sukminder, Devotee
Amritsar, April 13: On the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, thousands of devotees thronged Sri Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, in Amritsar on Sunday.

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Thousands gather at Golden Temple to celebrate Sikh New Year

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Guru Gobind Singh's historic Khalsa establishment commemorated

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International pilgrims join spiritual celebrations

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Festival marks spring harvest and cultural significance

Offering fervent prayers and taking a holy dip in the sacred Sarovar, pilgrims marked the festival with deep reverence. Devotees will offer prayers in Gurudwara throughout the day.

The festival of Baisakhi marks the Sikh New Year and is a spring harvest festival celebrated in Punjab and other parts of north India.

One devotee, Sukminder, reflected on the spiritual significance of the day and said, "Today is Vaisakhi, the sacred day on which Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa in 1699 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Revered as 'Sarbans Dani' -- the one who gave everything for dharma -- Guru Gobind Singh Ji is honoured as a spiritual father to the Khalsa Panth. Sri Keshgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib is the birthplace of the Khalsa, established by Guru Gobind Singh Ji on Vaisakhi in 1699. On this auspicious day, thousands of devotees also pay homage at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib. For Sikhs and many other spiritual seekers around the world, the Harmandir Sahib remains a cherished place of devotion."

Bobby Singh, a devotee from the UK, shared his joy of visiting the holy shrine. "I'm from Fazilka, along with his family, and accompanied by representatives from Nidana and a Vice-Chancellor (or other dignitary), paid a visit to Sri Harmandir Sahib," he said.

Another devotee from the UK, Catalina Lopez, expressed her gratitude and said, "My name is Catalina Lopez, and we're here with our entire family to celebrate Vaisakhi. It's a moment of great joy for us. The children are truly fortunate to be part of this experience -- we feel incredibly blessed to be here."

To celebrate the festival, people visit Gurudwaras, seek blessings, and participate in Nagar Kirtan. 'Kada prasad' is distributed among the devotees.

The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in the year 1699. On this day, Guru Gobind Singh abolished the distinction between higher and lower caste communities.

Reader Comments

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Jasleen K.
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru ji ki Fateh! 🙏 Beautiful coverage of Baisakhi celebrations. The Golden Temple looks so serene in these pictures. Makes me emotional remembering my childhood visits with my grandparents.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the article, I wish there was more about how the local community prepares for Baisakhi - the langar preparations, cleaning of the sarovar, and volunteer efforts that make this possible.
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Preeti M.
The energy at Harmandir Sahib during Baisakhi is unmatched! 😍 I went last year and the kirtan gave me goosebumps. The kada prasad tastes extra special on this day too!
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Amrik D.
As someone born and raised in Amritsar, Baisakhi at the Golden Temple is the highlight of our year. The article captures the essence well, though I wish there were more photos of the nagar kirtan procession!
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Simran J.
So heartwarming to see people from different faiths and countries coming together at the Golden Temple. This is the true spirit of Punjab! 🌟 The story about the UK devotee was particularly touching.
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Harpreet B.
My family has been watching the live broadcast from Harmandir Sahib all day. The kirtan is so uplifting! Makes me proud to be Sikh. The historical context about Guru Gobind Singh Ji was very well explained in the article.

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