Baishakhi, the famous festival of Sikhs, is celebrated in which month every year?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) - April
Baishakhi, the famous festival of Sikhs, is celebrated in the month of April every year.
- In India, Baisakhi marks the beginning of spring.
- Traditionally, Baisakhi marks the end of the harvest season and is a time of great joy and festivity for farmers.
- Punjab and Haryana are the states where the celebrations are concentrated.
- There are many names for this festival, including Pohela Baishakhi in West Bengal, Bohag Bihu in Assam, Puthandu in Tamil Nadu, Phool Dei in Uttarakhand, Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, Pooram Vishu in Kerala and Mahavishuva Sankranti in Odisha.