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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 […]
What is Karva Chauth? Karva Chauth (also pronounced as KarWa Chauth) is a Hindu celebration, mostly followed by Hindus and also many Sikhs. In 2013, it is celebrated on Tuesday, October 22nd. Northern parts of India see a higher rate of participation in the festival, mainly the following states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu […]
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 […]