Baisakhi 2023: Best places in India to celebrate the festival of harvest
Updated On Apr 13, 2023 11:38 AM IST
If you're planning to travel to India during this time, here are some of the best places to celebrate Baisakhi and immerse yourself in the festive spirit.
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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 11:38 AM IST
Baisakhi is one of the most important festivals in India, especially for the Sikh community. It marks the beginning of the Sikh New Year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Here are some of the best places to celebrate Baisakhi in India:(Pinterest)
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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 11:38 AM IST
Amritsar, Punjab: Amritsar is the spiritual capital of the Sikh religion and is the best place to celebrate Baisakhi in India. The Golden Temple is beautifully decorated during this festival and is a sight to behold. The city also hosts a massive Baisakhi procession that attracts thousands of devotees every year.(HT Photo/Sameer Sehgal)
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Bathinda in Punjab is a great place to celebrate Baisakhi with its rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality, and vibrant festivities including traditional Punjabi music, dance, and food. The Talwandi Sabo Gurudwara is a popular destination during the festival, along with the Baisakhi Mela featuring cultural performances and tasty Punjabi cuisine.(File photo)
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Patiala in Punjab is a lively destination to celebrate Baisakhi with its vibrant music and dance performances, beautifully decorated Gurudwaras, delicious Punjabi cuisine, and a bustling Baisakhi fair offering various stalls selling handicrafts and more.(bharat bhushan/ht photo)
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Chandigarh is a modern and culturally rich destination to celebrate Baisakhi, with various events including cultural programs, fairs, and processions. The Gurudwaras are beautifully decorated, and traditional Punjabi attire is worn, along with savoring the delicious Punjabi food and langar.(Photo by Anil Dayal/Hindustan Times)
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Delhi has a significant Sikh population, and the city is known for its grand Baisakhi celebrations. The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the center of all the festivities in the city. The Gurudwara hosts special prayers and langars during the festival.(File photo)
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Jalandhar in Punjab is a vibrant and festive destination to celebrate Baisakhi with colorful decorations, traditional attire, and the Baisakhi Mela offering stalls selling handicrafts, clothes, and Punjabi food. The Gurudwaras in Jalandhar are also beautifully decorated, and devotees visit to offer prayers and seek blessings during the festival.(Burhaan Kinu/ht photo)
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Updated on Apr 13, 2023 11:38 AM IST