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Asees Kaur Releases Devotional Baisakhi Anthem 'Khalsa Sajaya'

Singer Asees Kaur has released a new Punjabi devotional song titled 'Khalsa Sajaya' to celebrate the festival of Baisakhi. The song is inspired by the historic founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699. Kaur, who grew up singing Shabads, describes the track as a personal tribute and her first work as a composer. The release coincides with Baisakhi, which marks the Sikh New Year and the harvest season.

Key Points: Asees Kaur Drops Punjabi Song 'Khalsa Sajaya' for Baisakhi

  • Song marks Baisakhi festival
  • Asees Kaur's first composition
  • Inspired by founding of Khalsa Panth
  • Singer visited Gurudwara for blessings
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Asees Kaur drops new Punjabi song 'Khalsa Sajaya' on Baisakhi

Singer Asees Kaur releases her first self-composed Punjabi devotional song 'Khalsa Sajaya' to mark the Baisakhi festival and the founding of the Khalsa.

"Khalsa Sajaya comes from a very personal space of faith. - Asees Kaur"

Mumbai, April 14

Marking the festival of Baisakhi, singer Asees Kaur on Tuesday dropped her new Punjabi song 'Khalsa Sajaya'.

Inspired by the historic moment when in 1699 Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth, the song "reflects the powerful belief that every Khalsa carries the courage, spirit, and fearlessness attitude," read a press note.

Check out the song here.

Talking about the song, Asees Kaur shared, "Khalsa Sajaya comes from a very personal space of faith. I grew up singing Shabads in Gurudwaras, so devotional music has been my school of music while growing up. This is my first as a composer, also a humble tribute to Khalsa, and releasing it on Baisakhi makes it even more special."

Ahead of the release of the song, Asees, best known for her songs 'Raataan Lambiyan' (Shershaah), 'Ve Maahi' (Kesari), and 'Bolna' (Kapoor & Sons) visited Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi to seek blessings and mark the spirit of Baisakhi.

Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, marks the beginning of the Punjabi and Sikh solar New Year and is mainly celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab. It also signals the start of the harvest season.The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh in the year 1699.

On this day, Guru Gobind Singh abolished the distinction between higher and lower caste communities.The festival is widely celebrated with traditional music, dance, and community gatherings, with devotees visiting gurudwaras to offer prayers and express gratitude for a bountiful harvest season.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a Punjabi living in Mumbai, Baisakhi always makes me nostalgic for home. Songs like this connect us to our roots. Great to see mainstream artists creating music about our history and values. The message of courage and fearlessness is needed today.
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Andrew M
I'm not from Punjab, but I love learning about different festivals in India. The article was informative. Listened to the song - the music is powerful even though I don't understand all the lyrics. Respect for the history behind it.
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Priyanka N
Asees Kaur is incredibly talented, from 'Raataan Lambiyan' to this. It's heartwarming to see her go back to her devotional roots. However, I hope the commercialization of religious themes is done with utmost sincerity and not just as a festive release strategy.
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Karan T
Baisakhi is a festival for all of North India, not just one community. It's the harvest festival! The song is good, but the article could highlight the agricultural aspect more. Farmers are the real heroes we should be thanking on this day. 🚜
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Meera T
The core message of Baisakhi - Guru Gobind Singh Ji abolishing caste distinctions - is more relevant than ever. We need to remember and practice that equality in our daily lives. Music is a great way to spread such timeless values. 👍

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