India, April 12 -- Vaisakhi, also called Baisakhi, marks the start of the month of Vaisakh and is celebrated as a vibrant spring harvest festival, especially in Punjab and Northern India. It signals the onset of the harvest season and is observed with immense joy and enthusiasm by farmers and local communities. From date to history, here's all you need to know. (Also read: Happy Hanuman Jayanti 2025: 30+ wishes, images, messages, WhatsApp status to share on Lord Hanuman's birth anniversary )

Baisakhi usually falls on April 13 or April 14. This year, it will be celebrated on Sunday, April 13. According to legend, on this day, Guru Gobind Singh asked for Sikh men who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their faith. One by one, five m...