The spiritual heart of the Baisakhi celebrations began at Gurdwara Kalgidhar Kheri in Sector 20, where the atmosphere was thick with devotion and gratitude.
Massive crowds of devotees arrived from across the city to commemorate the historic birth of the Khalsa Panth in 1699. The “Katha Kirtan" sessions, led by renowned ragi jathas from Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar, resonated through the halls, holding the large gathering in a state of deep reflection.
The melodies of Gurbani and the powerful narrations of Sikh history reminded everyone of the timeless values of courage, equality and standing against injustice.
In Sector 46-C, another large crowd joined MP Manish Tewari for the inauguration of a renovated neighbourhood park. This project served as a festive gift for the residents. Children rushed to the new swings with excitement, while the elders took to the freshly laid walking tracks.
Local leaders even announced plans for new sheltered seating for senior citizens. From the quiet prayers in the gurdwara to the joyful laughter in the parks, Chandigarh came together to celebrate a Baisakhi.
The spiritual celebrations continued at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Sector 46-D, where the community gathered in massive numbers to mark Khalsa Sajna Diwas and Baisakhi. The festivities, which started off earlier in the week with a grand Nagar Kirtan, reached a peak today as over 2,000 devotees partook in a communal langar.
The morning began with the serene completion of the Akhand Path, followed by a moving Kirtan performance by Hazuri Ragi Bhai Devinder Singh, who traveled from Amritsar to join the local Sangat. Beyond the spiritual offerings, the event emphasized the spirit of “Seva" with a dedicated medical camp organised by Max Hospital, providing free health check-ups for attendees. The Gurdwara Committee highlighted that the day was a powerful reminder of unity and brotherhood, bringing people from all walks of life together in prayer and service.
Finally, the energy then moved to Sector 27-D, where a vibrant cultural programme hosted by the Neighbourhood Development Association and Senior Citizens Association brought a festive light to the local park.
The area was packed with people dressed in traditional Punjabi attire, creating a sea of bright colours. As folk songs played in the background, dignitaries, including Senior Deputy Mayor Jasmanpreet Singh and former Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla emphasized that Baisakhi is a celebration of unity and hard work.