Talk:Vaisakhi
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[edit] Lexicology of Vaisakhi
I know "Vaisakhi" would be the more accurate Sanskrit rendition. But isn't the more common word "Basakhi"? And right now the article it titled one thing and mentions only the other. That's confusing. We need to convey the whole picture and not confuse people. I think we should mention both variations and how they are used.—iFaqeer (Talk to me!) 00:09, Mar 22, 2005 (UTC)
Likely Basakhi is the word in a particular modern language related to Sanskrit (Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali), not unlike Italian and Latin coexisting in Catholic usage in Italy. Sometimes, Sanskrit is the backformation. Someone more certain of this particular case should update. SM 04:28, 7 September 2005 (UTC)
--Although many people say "Basakhi" it is just a distorted version caused by saying it quickly. It is properly pronounced "Vi + Saa + Khee", and commonly spelled Vaisakhi. (23 Oct 2007)
[edit] When is Vaisakhi ?
When is Vaisakhi in the Gregorian calendar ? -- 199.71.174.100 00:10, 13 Apr 2005 (UTC)
I'd like to ask the same question again this year. The first day of the second month in the Nanakshahi calendar is always April 14. So, should Vaisakhi always be on April 14, now that there is a standardized Sikh calendar ? -- 199.71.174.100 21:16, 8 April 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Sikh? Hindu? Both?
This should be clarified. SM 04:28, 7 September 2005 (UTC)
- Punjabi Hindus and Sikhs both celebrate the festival. It currently focuses only on the Sikhs, which is a shame. I don't the time to add info on Punjabi Hindus celebrating Vaisakhi, especially with sources. GizzaChat © 07:36, 19 June 2007 (UTC)
Vaisakhi is also celebrated by Punjabi Muslims in Pakistan.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.73.128.20 (talk • contribs)
- So it is a Punjabi (harvest) festival, not a religious one. We'll need to find sources in the long term but I change it now. GizzaDiscuss © 03:59, 8 July 2007 (UTC)
I just finished reorganizing the article lead and didn't realize this issue was under discussion on the talk page till now! Anyway, hopefully you'll find my changes and citations to be an improvement. Abecedare 07:15, 8 July 2007 (UTC)
[edit] When is Vaisakhi ?
What is it with the 13 to 14 change can anyone explain it simply and briefly???
vaisaki is a festival in sikhism sophie davis an english reporter went to see this festival & found the culture was indeed intresting
Change was caused by the recalculation according to the Gregorian calendar. It is said that there is a discrepancy as there are two governing bodies that decide when Vaisakhi is to be celebrated. I shall find out more and post again. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.7.56.226 (talk) 00:27, 11 April 2008 (UTC)