Spring is here and so is Baisakhi Mela!

Look around and you will see that the world around us is bursting into colours right now. It’s springtime and for many this also means time to celebrate the season’s harvest. Baisakhi Mela is just that, an important festival celebrated in the state of Punjab. This year, Baisakhi Mela falls on April 14, and will mark the beginning of the new solar year and the harvest season.
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If you plan to be in Punjab for this festival, get ready to experience a lot of the outdoors because that’s what happens during Baisakhi Mela. During this time, the outdoors, especially the fields, are where everybody gathers in their festive wear along with a lot of music, dance and good food.

It’s a great time to witness various cultural activities, including folk dances, music, and feasting on traditional Punjabi cuisine. Also, Nagar Kirtan is one of the most important features of the Baisakhi Mela. The Nagar Kirtan is one colourful procession you will remember for a long time. The processions are led by the Sikh holy book, the Guru Granth Sahib, which is carried on a decorated palanquin, followed by people singing and dancing to the beat of the dhol.

If you see people dressed in fun and colourful attires just bursting into dance and songs out in the open, join them! Bhangra, Giddha and Kikli, see them all, learn them all.

A lot of the festival venues will also feature traditional Punjabi handicrafts, clothes, and food.


This Baisakhi, Kapurthala district is planning to go one step further. The district administration is planning to organise the Baisakhi Mela on April 23 at Kanjli Wetland. There’s going to be a lot of fun activities for visitors. Do check out Kapurthala’s district administration website for registration. The event is going to be held at Kanjli because the district administration aims to develop the wetland as a tourist destination.

The Baisakhi Mela is a vibrant celebration of the rich culture and traditions of Punjab and is a festival everyone should experience at least once.