Baisakhi 2023: The festival of Baisakhi is celebrated with great pomp in Punjab. But this festival is celebrated in different parts of India with different traditions.
Baisakhi 2023: The festival of Baisakhi is being celebrated across the country today. Especially, this festival is very important in Punjab. This time the festival of Baisakhi is being celebrated on 14 April. It is considered the beginning of the new year in the Sikh calendar. On this day in 1699, Shri Guru Gobind Singh laid the foundation of Khalsa Panth in Anandpur Sahib, since then the people of Sikh community celebrate this festival with great pomp. But the festival of Baisakhi is celebrated not only in Punjab but also in Northeast and Southern India.
While in Assam the festival of Bihu is celebrated by name, in Kerala it is celebrated as the festival of Vishu. Let us know about the special traditions of this festival…
Bihu of Assam
Bihu is such a tradition among the many cultures of Assam, which is considered the pride of this place. This festival is very popular in Assam. Please tell that Bihu is celebrated three times a year. Rongali or Bohag Bihu, Magh or Bhogali Bihu and Kati Bihu or Kangali Bihu. In the month of Vaishakh, Rongali Bihu is celebrated in Assam, which is also known as the Assamese New Year.
#WATCH | 11304 folk dancers presented Bihu Dance in the presence of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati in the State Govt's bid of setting a Guinness World Record for largest Bihu dance in a single venue.
2548 drummers also performed here with them. pic.twitter.com/n9EYimF6Bt
It is said to mark the beginning of the agricultural season in Assam. On this day people perform music, dance, feast and other cultural activities. The special thing is that Rongali Bihu is celebrated for 7 days in Assam. In this, people dance Bihu, the folk dance of Assam.
Vishu of Kerala
Vishu festival is celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is considered a symbol of the spirit of hope and prosperity. It is also celebrated as Malayalam New Year. In Kerala, people wake up early in the morning on this day. He starts the day by watching Vishukkani. Actually, a special arrangement of flowers, fruits, vegetables, betel nuts, coins and other auspicious items placed in front of a mirror in the prayer room of the house is known as Vishukkani. The purpose behind its celebration is that the first thing that is seen on this day affects the whole year.
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