Vaisakhi 2025: PM Modi, President Murmu extend greetings, wishes joy, hope and prosperity for all | Know its significance
PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Vaisakhi. He wished everyone joy, hope, and prosperity.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Wishing everyone a joyous Baisakhi! May this festival bring new hope, happiness and abundance into your life. May we always celebrate the spirit of togetherness, gratitude and renewal."
President Droupadi Murmu also extended greetings on the eve of multiple festivals -- Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bohag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi, and Puthandu Pirapu -- which are being celebrated on April 13, 14, and 15.
"On the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi, Vishu, Bohag Bihu, Poila Boishakh, Meshadi, Vaishakhadi and Puthandu Pirapu, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Indians living in India and abroad," President Murmu said.
President Murmu said these harvest festivals represent India's social traditions and its unity in diversity.
Significance of Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi, the festival marks the beginning of the Punjabi and Sikh New Year and is mainly celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab. It also signals the start of the harvest season.
The occasion dates back to 1699, when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and final Sikh Guru, established the Khalsa Panth on the day of Vaisakhi. The festival symbolises an expression of gratitude for agriculture, spiritual growth, and cultural traditions.
On this auspicious day, people visit Gurdwaras to offer their prayers early in the morning followed by reciting Gurbani and Langar(community meals).
- PTC NEWS
