Chandigarh India
Here is provided information on the Baisakhi/Vaisakhi festival in Chandigarh, India.


Baisakhi Festival

Baisakhi Festival of ChandigarhVenue: Leisure Valley (Sector-10)
or Parade Ground (Sector-17)

Month: April

Baisakhi festival has a lot of significance for people of Punjab. It marks the beginning of harvest season. It also celebrates the founding of Khalsa panth. According to the solar calendar, this festivity of merriment falls on the first day of the Year, which is usually 14th April. Vaisakhi festival in Chandigarh, India is celebrated with lot of excitement and cheerfulness. Men and women dress up in the best of their clothing and visit temples and Gurudwaras to offer prayers. Special food is prepared at home. Folk dances are performed. Chandigarh Baisakhi festival celebration takes place with great pomp and show.