When is baisakhi festival in 2018

For many Hindus, it's an occasion to bathe in sacred rivers such as Ganges, Jhelum and Kaveri, visit temples, meet friends and party over festive foods. Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu revisits sacrilege, at first link in desecration chain.

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He stood with a sword and asked his community members to show valor. One among the listeners, Bhai Daya Singh, stood up. He was taken behind a curtain by Guru Gobind Singh. After a short while, Guru returned with a sword dipped in blood. The farmers specially wake up early in the morning on this day and take a bath in the ponds or rivers.

Then they visit the gurudwaras and thank god for blessing them with good harvest. At several places in Punjab and Haryana, Baisakhi mela fair is organised where people enjoy with friends and family. These fairs have all the elements to entertain people, like gidda or bhangra performances, and wrestling championships are held.

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While this occasion has different names, it is more or less celebrated in a similar way by both Hindus and Sikhs. This day is of great importance in the history of Sikhism as well as the Punjab region.