On April 14, 2016
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Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) or Bakrami Samvat
14.4.2016
Religion: Sikhism
Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) - the day of initiation of the first five beloved ones by Guru Gobind Singh. Baisakhi also marks the founding of the Khalsa in the 17th century which is the collective body of all baptised Sikhs who carry the five articles of the faith - Kesh (uncut hair), Kirpan (ceremonial sword), Kara (steel bracelet) Kanga (comb) and Kaccha (undershorts). This day is celebrated on 14 April.