A group of Sikh devotees left for Pakistan from Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in New Delhi to visit their sacred sites ahead of the upcoming Baisakhi festival. The delegation consists of 2,840 devotees from various parts of India, with 409 participants from Delhi. Expressing gratitude, a devotee mentioned the special permission granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs for this pilgrimage, despite global challenges.
The devotees are set to visit different gurdwaras and are expected to return on April 19. Despite the current global situation, they are thankful for the opportunity to undertake this journey. Baisakhi, celebrated on April 14, signifies the harvest festival and the Punjabi New Year, fostering gatherings, thankfulness, and traditional festivities.
Baisakhi’s roots lie in the rabi crop harvest, particularly wheat, symbolizing abundance and happiness. In Sikhism, Baisakhi holds significant religious importance as it commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. This day marks the initiation of the Khalsa, a community of baptized Sikhs, promoting equality, bravery, and devotion.
