Basant Panchami 2024: Importance of Saraswati Puja, Date & Correct Muhurat
Basant Panchami 2024: From date to muhurat, here's all that you need to know about Saraswati Puja.
Basant Panchami Significance
Basant Panchami marks the the arrival of spring, which symbolizes the renewal, growth, and rejuvenation in nature. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of the vibrant spring season.
Each year, Basant Panchami is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the nation. Basant Panchami, also recognized as Saraswati Puja in various states of India, is a day dedicated to honoring Goddess Saraswati. She is revered as the deity of wisdom, learning, and enlightenment. It is believed that through sincere prayers and devotion to her, we can illuminate the path of knowledge. Additionally, Goddess Saraswati is also associated with arts, technology, music, and dance. Individuals aspiring to excel in these domains seek her blessings through prayers.
It is believed that praying to the Goddess on this auspicious day can help us to get rid of laziness & sluggishness and explore the art forms with dedication. Saraswati Puja is also organized in schools and colleges.
Date and time
According to Drik Panchang, this year, Basant Panchami will be observed on February 14. The Panchami Tithi will begin at 14:41 PM on February 13 and will end at 12:09 PM on February 14.
Rituals
- On this day, devotees wake up early and take a bath. They also keep fast for the day.
- Then they place the idol of Goddess Saraswati on a stool and decorate it with flowers and garlands.
- Fruits and sweets are offered to the Goddess.
- Students keep their books and instruments in the Mandir to seek the Goddess’ blessings.
- After praying to the Goddess, the devotees eat prasad to break the fast.
- Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham or Praasana is a ritual of initiating education – this is famous for being performed during Basant Panchami.
