Punjabi · Culture & Society
ਵਿਸਾਖੀ
vaisakhi
Vaisakhi festival
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The April harvest festival — and the birth of the Khalsa in 1699.
Example
ਵਿਸਾਖੀ ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਨਾਈ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
Vaisakhi is celebrated in April.
Etymology
'Vaisakhi' is derived from the Punjabi lunar month of 'Baisakh', marking the harvest season. The festival has agricultural and cultural significance in Punjab.
How & Where It’s Used
'Vaisakhi' is celebrated in both formal and informal settings, observed during harvest time, with community gatherings and festivities prevalent across Punjab.
Literary Heritage
Vaisakhi is celebrated in many Punjabi songs and is mentioned in Sikh historical narratives pertaining to the formation of the Khalsa.