<span data-contrast="auto">Maharaja Ranjit Singh was known for his inclusive and secular approach towards cultural festivals. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">He believed in fostering harmony and unity among diverse communities, and his reign saw the celebration of various celebrations across the empire. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">The Maharaja himself participated in these festivities, emphasizing the importance of unity and mutual respect among different religious and cultural communities. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">The celebration of cultural festivals such as Vaisakhi, Diwali, and Holi in the Sikh Empire set a precedent for Sikh communities outside of the Punjab region to uphold and celebrate their cultural traditions. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>

<span data-contrast="auto">This had a unifying effect, as it allowed Sikh communities in the diaspora to maintain a strong connection to their cultural roots, fostering a sense of identity and community cohesion. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span>