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Vaisakhi

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Vaisakhi is an important festival celebrated by Sikhs around the world. It marks the Sikh New Year, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. Vaisakhi is celebrated on the 13th or 14th of April every year, and is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar.

Vaisakhi has a long and interesting history. It is believed to be the day that the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, founded the Khalsa Panth in 1699. The Khalsa Panth is a brotherhood of baptized Sikhs, and the Vaisakhi festival marks the day when Guru Gobind Singh initiated the first five members of the Panth.

The festival of Vaisakhi is celebrated in many different ways. In India, Sikhs gather in gurudwaras to commemorate the day, and to celebrate the teachings of the Sikh Gurus. Prayers are offered, and kirtan (devotional singing) is performed. The Guru Granth Sahib (the Sikh holy book) is taken out of the gurudwara in a procession, and the congregation sings hymns and prays.

In some parts of India, Vaisakhi is celebrated with a special fair. People from all over the region come together to celebrate the festival with music, dancing, and feasting. The fairs are filled with colorful stalls, selling traditional food and crafts.

Vaisakhi is also celebrated in other countries, such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Here, Sikhs gather in gurudwaras to perform kirtan and offer prayers. Many Sikh organizations also organize special events and programs to celebrate the festival.

Vaisakhi is an important festival that celebrates the rich heritage and culture of the Sikh faith. It is a time for Sikhs to come together and celebrate the teachings of their Gurus, and to honor the founding of the Khalsa Panth. Vaisakhi is a joyous occasion, filled with music, feasting, and celebration.

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