Farmers in Punjab celebrated Baisakhi with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour on Tuesday, especially in Kallair Balla village of Amritsar. The occasion was marked by joy, music, and age-old customs as farmers began harvesting their wheat crop using sickles, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of dhol.
Before commencing the harvest, farmers performed ‘ardas’ to express gratitude to the Almighty for a successful Rabi season, particularly for the wheat crop. The festival not only signifies the Punjabi New Year, but also stands as a symbol of prosperity, gratitude and hope for continued agricultural success.
Speaking on the occasion, farmer Ranjit Singh highlighted the deep cultural and religious importance of Vaisakhi. He recalled that the day commemorates the historic moment when Guru Gobind Singh ji established the Khalsa Panth and initiated the tradition of ‘Amrit Sanchar’, making it a spiritually significant day for the Sikh community.
Ranjit Singh also pointed out that this period marks the ripening of wheat crops in Punjab, signalling the beginning of the harvest season. Agriculture, he said, remains the backbone of the state’s economy, providing livelihoods to countless farmers and labourers. While modern agricultural machinery like combine harvesters is widely used today, many farmers still begin the process manually as a mark of tradition before shifting to mechanised methods.
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Another farmer, Kawardeep Singh, shared that a wave of happiness is visible not only in his village, Kalerwala, but across the entire state. He described Baisakhi as a day of both cultural celebration and historical pride, bringing communities together in joy.
Farmer Daljit Singh added that the wheat crop had now fully matured and is ready for harvesting. He explained that farmers began harvesting their crops only after offering prayers and seeking blessings, reflecting their faith and gratitude. The harvest, he said, is deeply valuable to farmers—almost like bringing home a prized possession after months of care.
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