Vaisakh

Vaisakh (Gurmukhi: ਵੈਸਾਖ, Shahmukhi: ویساکھ) is the second month of the Punjabi calendar and theNanakshahi calendar. This month is usually in April and May in the Gregorian calendar. It is when the Rabi crops are harvested in the Punjab region.[1]

Bhangra dance originated as a celebration of the harvesting of Rabi crops in Sialkot, Punjab (Pakistan).

References
  1. Iqbal, Amjad (2015-04-19). "Baisakhi festival — an ancient tradition of the Punjab". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2023-11-28.


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