Srinagar: Baisakhi was celebrated with religious fervour by the Sikh community across Kashmir valley on Sunday.
The main function in Kashmir was held at the Chatti Padshahi Gurdwara located at Rainawari in old Srinagar.
Baisakhi is celebrated as the day of the creation of the Khalsa. Culturally, much of India celebrates Baisakhi as a harvest festival and is often also referred to as the Sikh New Year.
Functions were held in all major Gurdwaras in Kashmir.
Meanwhile the festival of Baisakhi, symbolizing the dawn of the new Bikrami Year and the anniversary of the 326 Khalsa Sajna Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Dera Nangali Sahib Poonch.
The festivities, held under the supervision of Mahant Manjeet Singh Ji, attracted a significant gathering of pilgrims and visitors, affirming a strong sense of community and faith.
Joining devotees at the celebrations, Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mohammad Sayeed and Tehsildar Haveli Azhar Majid visited Dera Santpura Nangali Sahib to pay their respects and greet the gathering on this auspicious occasion of the Baisakhi Festival. Their presence underscored the unity and reverence associated with this important day.
The event featured a touching religious sermon attended by thousands of pilgrims from diverse regions, including Jammu, Srinagar, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and visitors from abroad including England and USA.
During the Smagam, the esteemed Ragi Jathas performed soulful gurbani kirtan, captivating the audience and enhancing the spiritual atmosphere.
The congregation witnessed spirited recitations by Bhai Surinderpal Singh Ji from DGPC Jammu, Bhai Chhwinder Singh from Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib New Delhi and Bhai Harcharan Singh Hazuri Ragi DGPC Poonch.