Vasant Panchami, also recognized as the Basant Panchami, Saraswati Panchami, or Shri Panchami, is the day marked with positivity, devotion, and dedication. This auspicious festival leads to the arrival of spring, and the devotees celebrate it in honor of Goddess Saraswati. It is believed to be the Goddess Saraswati’s birthday. She symbolizes the wisdom, music, arts, knowledge, and science. It is the most significant day for the students as it marks the new educational beginnings.
If you want to know when Basant Panchami is celebrated, then this day falls in the month of Magha, on the Shukla Paksha’s fifth day, and as per the Gregorian calendar, it is usually observed in February. On this sacred day, the devotees worship Maa Saraswati to seek her divine blessings for creativity and wisdom.
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Vasant Panchami is celebrated in honor of the Goddess Saraswati, who brings enlightenment and leads to the dispelling of lethargy and ignorance. The devotees seek her divine blessings to gain wisdom and to excel in arts, music, science, and other intellectual aspects.
There is a more significant ritual for this day, which is called Vidya-Arambham, and the children are introduced to education or learning on this day. Astrologically, this day is auspicious to make new beginnings, and it is believed that the ventures started on this day lead to favorable outcomes.
Also, this festival marks the onset of the Spring season, and there are yellow mustard flowers all around. That is why it is considered auspicious to wear yellow on this day, as it is associated with new beginnings and prosperity.
This day is considered highly auspicious for worshiping and performing good deeds. To perform the Saraswati Puja, gather some Puja essentials. These include the Goddess Saraswati image or idol, Akshat, Thali, Incense Sticks, Flowers, Mango Leaves, Coconut, Ghee, Diya or Lamp, Honey, Fruits, Sweets, Curd, and others. To start with the Puja, wake up early in the morning and take a bath. Wear neat, clean, and simple clothes.
Clean the Puja space and set the idol of Goddess Saraswati. Surround and adorn it with flowers, and light a lamp or diya. Offer prayers to her and chant a mantra to gain her divine blessings and bring the positive vibrations. The mantras include “ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः”, and “ॐ ऐं ह्रीं श्रीं वाग्देव्यै नमः”.
Perform the Abhishek of the Goddess with Panchamrit (Honey, Curd, Ghee, Milk, and Sugar). Offer her white or yellow flowers, fruits, and sweets as Bhog. Recite aarti and seek her blessings for knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration. Distribute prasad to everyone in the family and loved ones. End the Puja with devotion and pay gratitude to the Goddess for her blessings.
Saraswati Puja is done at schools, colleges, and homes. The devotees usually wear yellow -colored clothes symbolizing positivity and prosperity. In Odisha, this day marks the beginning of education for young children.
In Maharashtra, Lord Bholenath and Mata Parvati are also worshipped. In Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, this sacred festival is linked to worshiping the Surya Dev or the Sun God. In Punjab, people fly colorful and vibrant kites, and in Gujarat, people also worship Lord Krishna and Radha Rani.
Vasant Panchami is the celebration of creativity, learning, and life’s renewal. To gain deep insights into its Puja rituals, contact AstroKavach now and benefit from the Basant Panchami special student astrology offers!
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