📅 Baisakhi / Vaisakhi – April 13, 2026 (Monday)
Festival: Baisakhi / Vaisakhi
Date: Monday, 13 April 2026
Region: Celebrated across North India, especially Punjab and Haryana
Also Known As: Vaisakh Sankranti, Punjabi New Year, Harvest Festival
🌅 Panchang & Muhurat (13 April 2026)
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Day | Monday |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM |
| Sunset | 06:45 PM |
| Purnimanta Month | Chaitra |
| Amanta Month | Chaitra |
| Paksha | Shukla |
| Tithi | Dwitiya Tithi (Starts: 07:21 AM, Apr 13 – Ends: 05:18 AM, Apr 14) |
| Nakshatra | Bharani (Till 10:45 PM, Apr 13) → Krittika |
| Yoga | Vyaghata (Till 03:40 PM) → Harshana |
| Karana | Taitila (Till 06:10 PM) → Gara |
| Sankranti Moment | Surya enters Mesha (Aries) – 02:52 PM (Mesha Sankranti) |
| Auspicious Time | Mesha Sankranti Punya Kaal: 02:52 PM – Sunset |
| Rashi | Sun enters Aries → Start of Hindu Solar New Year |
⭐ About Baisakhi / Vaisakhi
Baisakhi, also called Vaisakhi, marks the beginning of the Hindu Solar New Year and the harvest festival of North India, especially Punjab and Haryana. It is celebrated on the day when the Sun enters Aries (Mesha Sankranti).
For the Sikh community, Baisakhi has a deeper spiritual meaning:
✨ Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth on Baisakhi in 1699, at Anandpur Sahib.
Thus, it is both a religious and cultural festival.
🌾 Why Baisakhi is Celebrated
1️⃣ Harvest Festival
Farmers celebrate the successful harvesting of wheat.
It marks prosperity, abundance, gratitude, and new beginnings.
2️⃣ Solar New Year
The day when the Sun enters Aries, marking the start of the Hindu Solar Calendar.
3️⃣ Sikh Religion – Birth of Khalsa
On this day, Guru Gobind Singh Ji created the Khalsa and blessed Sikhs with:
- Five K’s
- Amrit ceremony
- Equality, courage & righteousness
4️⃣ Cultural Celebrations
People celebrate with:
- Bhangra & Gidda
- Fairs (Baisakhi Mela)
- Community feasts
- Temples & Gurudwara visits
🕉️ Traditional Rituals
🌟 For Hindus
- Take a holy dip in sacred rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, or Godavari
- Perform Surya Arghya
- Visit Shiva temples, Vishnu temples
- Offer seasonal grains and new harvest
🌟 For Sikhs
- Visit Gurudwaras
- Attend Kirtan & Ardas
- Participate in Nagar Kirtans
- Take Karah Prasad
- Langar services
📖 Long Informative Article
Baisakhi, one of North India’s most vibrant festivals, holds deep agricultural, spiritual, and cultural significance. Falling on the first day of the month Vaisakh, it marks the beginning of the harvest season, when farmers reap the fruits of their hard work. Fields turn golden with wheat crops, and communities celebrate with gratitude and joy.
The festival is also historically significant due to its connection with Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the 10th Sikh Guru. On Baisakhi of 1699, he called upon the Sikh community and initiated the first five Sikhs—the Panj Pyare—formalizing the creation of the Khalsa. This transformed Sikhism into a community of saint-soldiers committed to justice, service, and equality.
The day begins with early morning baths, visits to temples or Gurudwaras, and collective prayers. The air fills with the beats of the dhol, as people dance Bhangra and Gidda, expressing gratitude for the harvest. Large fairs (melas) are held across Punjab and Haryana, featuring folk music, food stalls, handicrafts, and traditional games.
Baisakhi is not only a religious festival; it symbolizes fresh starts, abundance, discipline, and community welfare. Its essence lies in togetherness and the celebration of life’s prosperity.
Panchang Official