When is Baisakhi 2026: The festival of Baisakhi is celebrated every year. This is considered a very sacred and important festival of the Sikh community. People of Sikh community celebrate this festival every year on either 13th or 14th April. The festival of Baisakhi is celebrated especially in Punjab and Haryana to celebrate the ripening of Rabi crop.
The festival of Baisakhi falls in the month of Vaishakh. The day of Baisakhi is considered to be the beginning of Punjabi New Year. In such a situation, let us know when the festival of Baisakhi will be celebrated this year? Also know the importance of this festival.
When is Baisakhi this year? (Baisakhi 2026 Date)
Baisakhi is celebrated as the new solar year. According to astrology, every year around 13 or 14 April, Sun God enters Aries from Pisces. On this day, the festival of Aries Sankranti is celebrated in Sanatan Dharma. The new solar year begins on this day. Baisakhi is also celebrated on this day. According to Drik Panchang, on April 14, Sun God will enter Aries at 09:38 am. In such a situation, Baisakhi will be celebrated on 14th April this year.
What is the importance of Baisakhi (Baisakhi Festival Significance)
The festival of Baisakhi is considered very special for the people of Sikh community. The importance of this festival is very high because on this day in the year 1699, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth. This festival is very special for farmers. The position of the Sun changes on Baisakhi, due to which the sunlight becomes more intense. Summer also starts at this time.
The heat of the sun proves helpful in ripening the crop. Baisakhi is the festival of ripening of crops. On the occasion of Baisakhi, people of Sikh community perform Bhangra and Gidda.
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