Harvest festival and the founding day of the , with processions, and fairs across Punjab.
The story
- The harvest festival of Punjab and Haryana, at the end of the harvest and the start of spring.
- In Punjab it also marks the Sikh New Year.
- The same spring new year is in Assam and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu.
What happens
- The day
Vaisakhi
Harvest festival and the founding day of the , marked with prayers and processions.
Best places to see it
What to eat
Langar at the Golden Temple
Free vegetarian meals for everyone, served by volunteers.
Guru Ka Langar at the Golden Temple; cover your head.
Meethe chawal
Sweet yellow rice with saffron, nuts and ghee, coloured like the mustard fields.
Homes and restaurants in Punjab at Baisakhi.
Know before you go
- The date is fixed in the calendar; the 2027 calendar is not yet published.
- Cover your head in and remove your shoes.
- Spring days are hot in Punjab; carry water.
Organised by
Community celebration (gurdwaras)
There's no single organiser. Local committees, temples and families make it happen, so welcome and etiquette matter more than tickets.