Basant Panchami dedicated to the goddess of knowledge
The day of Basant Panchami is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. On this day, by praying to the mother with dedication and devotion, she removes the darkness of life.
Saraswati Puja
Goddess Saraswati is also the goddess of art, technology, music and dance, those who want to progress in these fields should especially pray to the mother.
When is Basant Panchami?
This year the festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated on 14 February, Saraswati Puja will be performed on this day.
worship of goddess saraswati
Basant Panchami is dedicated to Mother Saraswati, the goddess of music, art and knowledge. On this day people worship Saraswati for success in their studies and career.
practice letters
The day of Saraswati Puja is considered very auspicious for starting education, on this day small children write their first letters on slate or paper with a pen dipped in saffron.
yellow clothes
People wear yellow clothes on Basant Panchami, because yellow color is associated with spring and Mother Saraswati.
yellow flowers
Marigold and sunflower flowers should be offered to Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami. By doing this one gets the special blessings of the Goddess of Knowledge.