Baisakhi Mela to begin from April 12

The much-awaited Baisakhi Mela celebrations are all set to commence on April 12 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hassanabdal.

This event holds great significance for the Sikh community such that more than 10,000 Sikh pilgrims from all over the world, including India, are expected to participate in the four-day Baisakhi Mela and perform various religious rituals. In this regard, the Punjab government has formulated fool-proof security arrangements to ensure compliance with law and order.

To ensure a comfortable and hassle-free experience for the pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Panja Sahib Hassanabdal for the Baisakhi Mela, the authorities have arranged special trains for their arrival and safe return. Pilgrims from as far as Europe and America will join their fellow Sikhs in this annual celebration, which marks the harvest season and the birth of the Khalsa.

The main event of the festival is scheduled to be held at Panja Sahib on April 14th, followed by the return of the pilgrims to Lahore and Nankana Sahib on April 15th.

These arrangements aim to reinforce the spirit of unity and devotion that characterises this festival, which is a celebration of the Sikh community's rich cultural heritage.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 6^th, 2023.