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1. BAISAKHI GIFT
Baisakhi Festival falls on April 13th
or April 14th
and marks the beginning of the solar year.
People of North India, particularly Punjab thank God for good harvest. Visit to Gurudwaras,
Vaisakhi processions and traditional performances are the highlights of the day. Baisakhi has
special significance for Sikhs as on this day in 1699, their tenth Guru Gobind Singh Ji organized
the order of the Khalsa. Baisakhi is one of the major festivals of Sikhs and is celebrated with lot
of enthusiasm and gaiety in the state of Punjab and all throughout the world where there is a
significant Sikh population. For the large farming community of Punjab, Baisakhi Festival marks
the time for harvest of rabi crops and they celebrate the day by performing joyful bhangra and
gidda dance. For the Sikh community, Baisakhi Festival has tremendous religious significance
as it was on a Baisakhi Day in 1699, that Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru laid the
foundation of Panth Khalsa-the Order of the Pure Ones.
Date of Baisakhi
Baisakhi Festival falls on the first day of Vaisakh month (April-May) according to Nanakshahi
or Sikh Calendar. For this reason, Baisakhi is also popularly known as Vaisakhi. According to
English calendar, the date of Baisakhi corresponds to April 13 every year and April 14 once in
every 36 years. This difference in Baisakhi dates is due to the fact that day of Baisakhi is
reckoned according to solar calendar and not the lunar calendar. The auspicious date of
Baisakhi is celebrated all over India under different names and different set of rituals and
celebrations. Baisakhi date coincides with 'Rongali Bihu' in Assam, 'Naba Barsha' in Bengal,
Puthandu in Tamil Nadu and 'Pooram Vishu' in Kerala.
Baisakhi Celebration in India
The auspicious day of Baisakhi is celebrated all over India though under different names and
with different set of rituals. People of Assam celebrate April 13 as Rongali Bihu, while those in
West Bengal celebrate it as Naba Barsha. Bihar celebrates Baisakhi asVaishakha in honour of
the Sun God, Surya while Kerala celebrates it as Vishu and Tamil Nadu as Puthandu. In
Kashmir, a ceremonial bath and general festivity mark Baisakhi while in Himachal Pradesh
devotees flock to the temple of Jwalamukhi and take a holy dip in the Hot Springs.
Baisakhi Gift Ideas
As Baisakhi is one the biggest and most joyous festival for Sikhs in Punjab, there exists a strong
tradition of gifting Baisakhi with gifts of love. But how much do they wish to pamper friends and
relatives, most people find it extremely difficult to select a perfect gift for Baisakhi. In case, you
too are in such a dilemma here are some tips and Baisakhi Gift Ideas to encourage and inspire

2. you. Gifts are not only a great way to convey one’s feelings to your loved ones but is also a
wonderful way to brighten their day. Thus, for the festival of Baisakhi, we bring you a wide selection
of gift items which will further enhance their celebration. From sweets, dry fruits, fruits to apparels,
jewelleries and so on, you can send as gifts through us. But, if you are a little confused on what to
choose then the articles assigned in this chapter discuss about some Baisakhi gift ideas with the
help of which searching a gift will be a lot easier.
Fresh Flowers
Delightful bouquets of Fresh flowers are always appreciated as a gift, but in case of Baisakhi
these are seen as most appropriate gifts. This is because Baisakhi is a harvest festival and
therefore it stands for happiness and prosperity, feelings that can be best described through
flowers.
Puja Items
Puja Items are another very suitable gift for the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. One can go in
for designer puja thalis, puja accessories like diyas, diya stands, candle holders, book rest or
packs of incense sticks depending on choice and budget. These days, a huge variety of Puja
accessories are available on various Baisakhi shopping sites. One can therefore send puja gifts
on Baisakhi from the convenience of home and at the click of the mouse.
Sweets / Mithais
Sweets or Mithais are an all time favorite gifts of Indian. They just love to receive delectable and
mouth watering gifts from their dear ones. But please keep in mind the specific choice of the
recipient and lay special emphasis on the decoration of the box for greater impact.
Dry Fruits
Dry Fruits are admired and appreciated as a gift on festivals because of their rich taste and long
shelf life. One can also go in for dry fruit hampers wherein dry fruits come packed in a designer
tray or come along with other gifts like show piece or chocolates.
Chocolate Hampers
Chocolate Hampers are an ideal gift choice for Baisakhi especially when you intend to greet
kids and teenagers. They would just love you for this. In case you are not sure about the choice
of kids, try and get the popular brands and pack a variety of chocolates to be on the safer side.
Household Gifts

3. Household gifts are an ideal Baisakhi gift when one has to greet Baisakhi to married friends or
relatives. One can go in for decorative showpieces, bed covers or crockery items. Gifts of
personal use can also be given to close friends or cousins.
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will surely floor them. These gifts will surely make your loved ones miss you all the more and
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