Punjabis do rejoice the best way! Their rituals and traditions are worth watching and attending as well. Among all their pompous celebrations, Baisakhi mela is something about which you should know for sure.
This is a very popular festival in Punjab. In this, the entire family participates and gets involved in different activities. The most fascinating features of Baisakhi Mela are bhangra and gidda performances which are the local dance of the Punjabi. Other activities that entice people are singing, fancy dress competition and many more. The majority of them also enjoy the cultural festivals by famous singers who sing and play folk instruments.
Sikh pilgrims at Gurudwara Panja Sahib near Rawalpindi in Pakistan
Gurdwara Nada Sahib all decked up on the eve of Baisakhi in Panchkula
Girls present a cultural dance to celebrate Baisakhi at blue bird high school in Panchkula
Girls enjoy ice candy during Baisakhi mela organised by Doordarshan Kendra in Jalandhar
Fireworks light up the night over the illuminated Golden Temple in Amritsar
Devotees offer prayers at Gurudwara Patshahi Dasveen on Baisakhi
A Gurudwara illuminated on the occasion of Baisakhi at Model Town in Jalandhar
A girl does a tightrope walk at the Baisakhi Mela in Talwandi Sabo
Aastha Ladies Club celebrate Baisakhi in Ludhiana
Baisakhi was celebrated with fervour at Jain Public Senior Seconday School, Ludhiana
Fun rides and colourful stalls were put up at Khalsa College’s Baisakhi festival in Amritsar
Members of Gitanjali Ladies Club Baisakhi
A combine harvester reaps wheat crop at a village
Child activists Young children take part in an awareness rally on Baisakhi organised by Akaal Purakh Ki Fauj in Amritsar
Children of DPS junior wing perform gidha to celebrate the harvest festival