Baisakhi 2018 Songs: 'O Jatta Aai Baisakhi' and Other Numbers to Celebrate the Auspicious Punjabi Harvest Festival
Shake leg with some of the most loved Punjabi flavoured songs, this Baisakhi.
Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is just around the corner. All the Punjabis around the world are in the celebration mode. Baisakhi falls on April 13 or 14 every year which a traditional harvest festival of the Punjabis as per the Nanakshahi calendar. The fest is celebrated in several parts of the country in various ways. In Assam, people celebrates Bihu, in Tamil Nadu it is Puthandu, in Kerala individuals celebrates Vishu and Bengalis celebrate Pohela Baisakhi. The Punjabis mark the day on mark of spring harvest or the Solar New Year. When it comes to these vibrant festivals, the songs play an important role.
Any festival is incomplete without the inclusion of music into it. Since childhood, we Indians are imbibed with this amazing trait of celebrating the occasion with music. Baisakhi is no different. On this day, people harvest the crops by playing instruments like dhol. However, even Bollywood has given the fans some songs that fit perfectly to the occasion.
Balle Balle:
Gud Naal Ishq Meetha:
Jind Mahi
O Jatta Ayi Baisakhi:
Apart from the tradition Awat Pauni, people also celebrate the festival by visiting gurudwaras. Entire Punjab will be seen decorated with colourful flags and people. Generally, the devotees take an early morning bath, don brand new clothes and visit the nearest gurudwaras. Just like every other auspicious occasion, on Baisakhi too, seeking the blessings is very much important.
Coming back to the music, there are many other tracks that are played widely across the nation. So, take some time to visit your Punjabi friends and celebrate the festival with these songs, no matter whichever city you are in!
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 13, 2018 05:02 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).