In West Bengal, Baisakhi is popular as Naba Barsha or Pohela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year. People dress up in traditional attire and participate in cultural events and programs.
Baisakhi is famous as Rongali Bihu in Assam, signalling the start of the Assamese New Year.
Baisakhi is famous as Pana Sankranti or Maha Vishuba Sankranti in the state of Odisha. People bathe in ponds and rivers while praying to Lord Jagannath.
In Kerala, Baisakhi is observed as ‘Vishu’. On this day, people prepare a special feast called “Sadya,” light lamps, and decorate their homes with flowers.
In Tamil Nadu, people observe this festival as ‘Puthandu’, which also signifies the start of the Tamil New Year.