{"id":3473,"date":"2023-04-14T23:04:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T17:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=3473"},"modified":"2023-05-09T23:23:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T17:53:30","slug":"baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/","title":{"rendered":"Baisakhi 2023: Celebrating the Harvest Festival in North India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Baisakhi_2023_Celebrating_the_Harvest_Festival\" >Baisakhi 2023: Celebrating the Harvest Festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Why_this_News_is_Important\" >Why this News is Important:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CBaisakhi_2023_Celebrating_the_Harvest_Festival%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from &#8220;Baisakhi 2023: Celebrating the Harvest Festival&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\" >Important FAQs for Students from this News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Q_What_is_Baisakhi\" >Q: What is Baisakhi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Q_What_is_the_significance_of_Baisakhi_for_the_Sikh_community\" >Q: What is the significance of Baisakhi for the Sikh community?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Q_How_is_Baisakhi_celebrated_in_India\" >Q: How is Baisakhi celebrated in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Q_What_is_the_historical_context_of_Baisakhi\" >Q: What is the historical context of Baisakhi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Q_Why_is_Baisakhi_an_important_event_for_farmers\" >Q: Why is Baisakhi an important event for farmers?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/important_days\/baisakhi-2023-celebrating-the-harvest-festival-in-north-india-learn-about-the-religious-cultural\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baisakhi_2023_Celebrating_the_Harvest_Festival\"><\/span>Baisakhi 2023: Celebrating the Harvest Festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, is a major festival celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab. It is celebrated every year on April 13 or April 14 and marks the beginning of the solar new year. This year, Baisakhi falls on April 14, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival has religious, cultural and historical significance for the Sikh community, as it commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. It is also celebrated as a harvest festival in many parts of India, especially in Punjab, where farmers express their gratitude for a bountiful crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations usually begin with a visit to a gurdwara, where devotees offer prayers and seek blessings. People dress up in traditional attire, perform folk dances like Bhangra and Giddha, and sing devotional songs. Delicious food, including Sarson ka Saag and Makki di Roti, is prepared and served to the guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baisakhi is not just a religious or cultural festival, but also has historical significance. It marks the anniversary of the formation of the Khalsa Panth, a community of devoted Sikhs who follow the principles of Sikhism. Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs, founded the Khalsa Panth on this day in 1699, as a response to the persecution of the Sikh community by the Mughal rulers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent times, Baisakhi has become a major tourist attraction, with people from all over the world coming to witness the colourful celebrations in Punjab. It is also an important event for farmers, who celebrate the arrival of spring and the onset of the harvesting season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In conclusion, Baisakhi is a festival that holds immense religious, cultural and historical significance for the Sikh community. It is a time to celebrate the harvest season, express gratitude for a bountiful crop, and seek blessings for a prosperous year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Baisakhi-festival-2023\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Baisakhi-2023-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Baisakhi festival 2023\" class=\"wp-image-3474\" width=\"732\" height=\"549\" title=\"Baisakhi festival 2023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Baisakhi-2023-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Baisakhi-2023-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Baisakhi-2023-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Baisakhi-2023.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baisakhi festival 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_this_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why this News is Important:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Celebrating the Harvest Festival of Baisakhi in 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baisakhi is a festival that is celebrated every year on April 13 or April 14, marking the beginning of the solar new year. This year, Baisakhi falls on April 14, 2023. It is a major festival celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab, and holds immense religious, cultural and historical significance for the Sikh community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festival has its roots in the rural agrarian society of Punjab, where farmers express their gratitude for a bountiful crop and celebrate the arrival of spring. It is also an occasion for the Sikh community to commemorate the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations are marked by visits to gurdwaras, offering prayers and seeking blessings, dressing up in traditional attire, performing folk dances and singing devotional songs. Delicious food, including Sarson ka Saag and Makki di Roti, is prepared and served to the guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baisakhi has become a major tourist attraction in recent times, with people from all over the world coming to witness the colourful celebrations in Punjab. It is an important event for farmers, who celebrate the arrival of spring and the onset of the harvesting season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Background information related to the news story<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Baisakhi has its roots in the rural agrarian society of Punjab, where farmers express their gratitude for a bountiful crop and celebrate the arrival of spring. The festival is also an occasion for the Sikh community to commemorate the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 169<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CBaisakhi_2023_Celebrating_the_Harvest_Festival%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from &#8220;Baisakhi 2023: Celebrating the Harvest Festival&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Serial Number<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1.<\/td><td>Baisakhi is a major festival celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab, and marks the beginning of the solar new year.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2.<\/td><td>The festival has religious, cultural and historical significance for the Sikh community, as it commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3.<\/td><td>Baisakhi is also celebrated as a harvest festival in many parts of India, especially in Punjab, where farmers express their gratitude for a bountiful crop.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4.<\/td><td>The celebrations usually begin with a visit to a gurdwara, where devotees offer prayers and seek blessings. People dress up in traditional attire, perform folk dances like Bhangra and Giddha, and sing devotional songs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5.<\/td><td>Baisakhi has become a major tourist attraction in recent times, with people from all over the world coming to witness the colourful celebrations in Punjab. It is also an important event for farmers, who celebrate the arrival of spring and the onset of the harvesting season.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baisakhi festival 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_FAQs_for_Students_from_this_News\"><\/span>Important FAQs for Students from this News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_Baisakhi\"><\/span>Q: What is Baisakhi? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Baisakhi is a major festival celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab, and marks the beginning of the solar new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_significance_of_Baisakhi_for_the_Sikh_community\"><\/span>Q: What is the significance of Baisakhi for the Sikh community? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Baisakhi has religious, cultural, and historical significance for the Sikh community as it commemorates the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_is_Baisakhi_celebrated_in_India\"><\/span>Q: How is Baisakhi celebrated in India? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Baisakhi is celebrated as a harvest festival in many parts of India, especially in Punjab, where farmers express their gratitude for a bountiful crop. The celebrations usually begin with a visit to a gurdwara, where devotees offer prayers and seek blessings. People dress up in traditional attire, perform folk dances like Bhangra and Giddha, and sing devotional songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_is_the_historical_context_of_Baisakhi\"><\/span>Q: What is the historical context of Baisakhi? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Baisakhi has been celebrated in India for centuries and is believed to have originated during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Why_is_Baisakhi_an_important_event_for_farmers\"><\/span>Q: Why is Baisakhi an important event for farmers? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: Baisakhi is an important event for farmers, who celebrate the arrival of spring and the onset of the harvesting season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/sports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sports Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/banking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Banking Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/railway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Railways Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/defence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Defence Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs?newsmaticargs=custom&amp;posts=today\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairsinhindi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Current Affairs In Hindi<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/news-and-notifications\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">News and Notifications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#039;s\" class=\"wp-image-247\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Banner-current-affairs-2-1-768x128.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Download this App for Daily Current Affairs MCQ&#8217;s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"News-Website-Development-Company\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.martindiainfotech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png\" alt=\"News Website Development Company\" class=\"wp-image-438\" title=\"News Website Development Company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner.png 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/News-Website-Development-Company-Banner-768x128.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">News Website Development Company<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6643489308705072\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"2759669284\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Baisakhi 2023: Celebrating the Harvest Festival Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, is a major festival celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab. It is celebrated every year on April 13 or April 14 and marks the beginning of the solar new year. This year, Baisakhi falls on April 14, 2023. The festival has religious, cultural&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":3475,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[150,68],"tags":[2433,2434,2435,1421,2436,229],"class_list":["post-3473","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-important_days","category-punjab","tag-baisakhi","tag-harvest-festival","tag-north-india","tag-punjab","tag-sikh-community","tag-tourism"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3473","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3473"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3473\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3473"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3473"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3473"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}