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60. Essay on Baisakhi 
Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, is mainly a Sikh festival that falls on the 13th or 14th of 
April each year. It is celebrated with great pomp and show in Punjab as well as other parts 
of the country. 
Baisakhi is basically a Sikh festival that marks the New Year for the Sikh community. It is 
also celebrated by people from the Hindu community. It is a way of honouring the Khalsa 
Panth of the warriors under Guru Gobind Singh. The Khalsa Panth was formed in the year 
1699. Here are some short and long essays on Baisakhi of varying lengths to help you with 
the topic in your exams, class tests, essay writing competition, etc. 
ESSAY ON BAISAKHI 
BAISAKHI ESSAY – 1 (200 WORDS) 
Baisakhi is one such festival that is celebrated for different reasons by different people. For 
the farmers, it is the first day of the Baisakh season which is that time of the year when all 
their hard work pays off. This is because the crops grown and nurtured by them all year 
round ripe during this time. They thank God on this day and gather around to celebrate 
the harvest. 
The day also marks the beginning of the New Year for the people belonging to the Sikh and 
Hindu communities and this gives them another reason to celebrate the day. Prayers are 
offered to start the New Year on the right note. Schools and many of the offices around the 
country are closed on Baisakhi that falls on the 13th or 14th of April each year. This is 
among the few Indian festivals that falls on a fixed date. 
People in Punjab and various other parts of the country dress up in their folk attires to 
rejoice the celebration. In Punjab, people are seen indulging in Bhangra and Gidda (the folk 
dances of Punjab) to celebrate the day. Baisakhi fairs are held and processions are held in 
different parts of the country to celebrate the occasion. 
BAISAKHI ESSAY – 2 (300 WORDS) 
Baisakhi, also referred to as Vaisakhi or Vasakhi, is celebrated on the 13th or 14th of April 
every year. Like other Indian festivals, Baisakhi is also awaited all year long especially by 
the people belonging to the Sikh community as it is one of their main festivals. Not only 
does it mark the beginning of the New Year for them but it is also the time to celebrate the 
harvesting of crops. 
Baisakhi – One of the Main Sikh Festivals 
Baisakhi, originally a Hindu festival, was incorporated as a main Sikh festival by Guru 
Amar Das and is since celebrated with great enthusiasm by people belonging to the Sikh 
community around the world. Shri Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, laid the 
foundation of the Khalsa Panth in the year 1699. The Khalsa Panth was also formed on the 
same day and it gives the Sikh community all the more reason to celebrate this day. 

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The gurudwaras across India, especially in different regions of Punjab, are decked up 
beautifully on this day and see huge numbers of people visiting to offer prayers. Nagar 
kirtans are carried out from gurudwaras and people are seen dancing, singing and bursting 
crackers to make merry during these processions. 
Many people organize get together at home to celebrate the day with their relatives, friends 
and colleagues. 
Baisakhi Celebrations at the Golden Temple, Amritsar 
While the Baisakha fairs and processions are held at several places around the world, none 
can match the level of enthusiasm seen at the Golden Temple. 
The Golden Temple, also known as Shri Harmandir Sahib is considered to be the holiest 
places for the Sikh community. Sikhs from different parts of the world visit the Golden 
Temple to attend the grand Baisakhi celebration held here. 
Conclusion 
The people from the Sikh community are known for their joyous nature and they can be 
seen in their merriest state on the festival of Baisakhi.