Followers of the Sikh religion, as well as Indian Punjabis (Hindus and Sikhs) all over the world celebrate Vaisakhi (also referred to as Baisakhi) on a yearly basis. For many Punjabis, Vaisakhi is a traditional harvest celebration based out of the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, and more importantly known for the founding of […]
Picture of the Week: The Panch Pyare (Sikhism)
On Vaisakhi day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh summoned Sikhs from all over India to the city of Anandpur Sahib. At this gathering, the Guru called upon Sikhs to uphold their faith and preserve the Sikh religion. Guru Gobind Singh then lifted his sword and asked that anyone prepared to give his life for his […]
Happy Vaisakhi (Baisakhi) – Founding of Khalsa – April 14 2013
(CHAKRA) Sikhs and (Indian) Punjabis all over the world celebrate vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi or Visakhi) annually. For many Punjabis, Baisakhi is a historic harvest festival based out of the Punjab and Haryana area which starts a new harvest season as well as marking a new solar year. Vaisakhi for Sikhs For Sikhs, Baisakhi is […]
Picture of the Week: Guru Ram Das Ji
Ram Das was born in Lahore, Punjab on 9 October in the 1500s to a Sodhi family of the Khatri clan. His father was Hari Das and his mother Anup Devi. History states that in 1567, Guru Ram Das committed Baisakhi as one of the specialist days, when all Sikhs would assemble to seek the […]
Happy Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) to all Punjabis – April 2012
Sikhs, Punjabis and Indians all over the world celebrate Baisakhi (also known as Vaisakhi or Visakhi) today. Baisakhi is a historic harvest festival based out of the Punjab and Haryana area which starts a new harvest season as well as marking a new solar year. For Sikhs, Baisakhi is one of most significant festivals in […]
April 13th – The Sikh Celebration of Vaisakhi and Birth of the Khalsa
Punjab (CHAKRA) – Wishing everyone a happy Vaisakhi on this auspicious day. Sikhs, Punjabis and Indians all over the world celebrate Vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi) today. Vaisakhi is a historic harvest festival based out of the Punjab and Haryana area which starts a new harvest season as well as marking a new solar year. For Sikhs, […]