Basant Panchami: Saraswati Puja is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the month of Magha, which is usually in late January or February. Saraswati is considered as the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, art, and science. It is widely celebrated in north India especially in West Bengal and Bihar. This day marks the beginning of the festival of colours Holi. So delve into colour and wisdom. The charm of Saraswati Puja is doubled as the combination of devotion with patriotism is rarely seen. We have bundi (Buniyaan) in one hand and other hand is full of jalebi. (Basant Panchmi)
In India, the festival's day is considered lucky because it represents a new beginning. Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is celebrated on the first day of spring, which falls on the fifth day of Magha. The festival honours Saraswati, the patron goddess of learning who is revered by intellectuals, artists, and students. On this day, people visit temples to worship the goddess and seek her blessings for inventiveness, intelligence, and knowledge. Here are the lists do's and don'ts on Basant Panchami to seek Goddess Saraswati's blessings.