Vaisakhi - Sikh New Year in India

Mysterious and majestic India is truly one of the most amazing places on our planet. She is like a small world of bright colors. Countless attractions, magnificent landscapes and a sea of ​​sunshine can all be found here. India, an ancient state, is the birthplace of Buddhism and Hinduism, has a rich history and centuries-old traditions. Customs associated with holidays occupy a significant niche in Indian culture. We can safely say that the New Year in India is celebrated about five times and at different times of the year. This is due to the way of life of the residents and depends on their religion and the place where they live. In the north-west of India, the state of Punjab celebrates one of the most beloved and important Sikh festivals - Vaisakhi. This is a religious holiday and, at the same time, harvest day and New Year. Official events take place in Sikh temples and gurudwaras. On the day of Vaisakhi, the holy book of the Sikhs, Guru Granth Sahib, is solemnly taken out in every temple and the main postulates are read from it. After visiting the temple, devotees eat a special dish called Kara Prasad. It is made from sweet flour and butter. Festive processions gather on the streets of cities. Thousands of people take part in the festive procession. People walk with posters, flowers, sing songs and dance. Everyone congratulates each other on the New Year. On this day, peasants traditionally dress in everything new. In the morning on this day, many people gather on the field. They perform the folk dances Bhangra and Gidh. Then farmers organize fairs filled with all kinds of treats and grand concerts. Temples and streets decorated with flowers, intricate dances, and national melodies heard everywhere create a whole kaleidoscope of bright festive emotions. The atmosphere of joy and love penetrates into everyone present. The celebration continues until late in the evening. Vaisakhi festival is very important for Sikhs. It reflects ancient traditions and customs, folk dances and songs. It erases all boundaries of social and national differences. It gives you the opportunity to touch the multifaceted culture of India and its people, which is not subject to the laws of modern society.