Basant Panchami: Things you can do to celebrate


2024/02/14 09:20:06 IST

Beginning of Spring

    Basant Panchami is a Hindu festival that marks the start of spring. It is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja, a day to worship the goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and art.

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Date and Time

    The festival falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Magha, which usually falls in February. In 2024, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on February 14. The shubh muhurat, or auspicious time, for Saraswati Puja on this day is from 7:12 am to 12:34 pm.

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Wake up early

    Take a bath. It is believed that bathing on this day washes away sins and purifies the body.

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Wear yellow clothes

    Yellow is the color of spring and is associated with knowledge and wisdom.

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Offer prayers to Goddess Saraswati

    You can set up a small altar at home and offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the goddess.

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Read scriptures or books

    This is a good day to start reading a new book or to learn something new.

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Attend a Saraswati Puja

    Many temples and schools organize Saraswati Puja on this day.

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Fly kites

    Kite flying is a popular activity on Basant Panchami. It is believed that the kites carry away evil spirits and bring good luck.

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Eat yellow foods

    Some popular yellow foods that are eaten on Basant Panchami include kheer, halwa, and ladoo.

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