On the sacred occasion of Baisakhi, thousands of devotees gathered at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar on Sunday to offer prayers, take a holy dip in the Sarovar, and celebrate the historic festival with deep spiritual devotion.
Baisakhi, which marks the Sikh New Year and the spring harvest festival, also commemorates the founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Devotees from across India and abroad thronged the revered shrine, participating in religious rituals and celebrations throughout the day.
Reflecting on the spiritual significance of the day, a devotee named Sukminder shared, “Today is Vaisakhi, the sacred day on which Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa. Revered as ‘Sarbans Dani’, he gave everything for dharma and is honoured as a spiritual father to the Khalsa Panth.”
Bobby Singh, a visitor from the UK originally from Fazilka, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to visit the holy site with his family and other dignitaries. Another devotee, Catalina Lopez, also from the UK, shared, “It’s a moment of great joy for us to be here with our children. We feel incredibly blessed.”
As part of the celebrations, devotees took part in Nagar Kirtans, listened to hymns, and received Kada Prasad distributed at the shrine. The occasion brought together people from all walks of life, embodying the core Sikh principles of equality, community, and service.
On this day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh Ji abolished caste distinctions and unified followers under the Khalsa, a spiritual and martial collective upholding justice, courage, and righteousness—making Baisakhi a deeply transformative moment in Sikh history.
