Though a celebration of harvest season, Baisakhi has a traditional, cultural and historical significance. It was on the eve of Baisakhi in 1699 Guru Gobind Singh rallied Sikhs to fight against Mughals. The festival is also celebrated by Sikhs to mark the coronation of Guru Gobind Singh as well as the foundation of the Khalsa sect of Sikhism.
The Chief Minister said that the state government is with the beleaguered peasantry in this hour of deep crisis.
The Indian Railways is launching the Guru Kirpa Yatra with its exclusive Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train in the month of April also celebrated as the month of Baisakhi in entire North India.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended their greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Baisakhi, Bihu, Puthandu, and Odia New Year.
Bhagwant Mann also said that if the intentions of the rulers of the country had been clear, more than 350 farmers would not have lost their lives against the black farm laws.
These visas have been issued as a 'special gesture' by the government of Pakistan in view of the importance of 'Baisakhi' for Punjabis and Sikhs marking the start of their new year, the high commission said.
On the occasion of Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti is a traditional festival celebrated in Odisha. People consume “pana”, a traditional sweet and sour drink made with raw mango and sugar.
People are celebrating Ram Navami, Baisakhi, Vishu and Puthandu Pirappu besides a host of interconnected religious celebrations in parts of India.
Celebrated every year on the 13 April, Baisakhi marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year.
President Ram Nath Kovind, vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among those who wished the nation on the occasion of six different regional new year events being celebrated in the country on Saturday.
