The entire nation is celebrating Basant Panchami, also popularly known as Saraswati Puja, on Tuesday, February 16. The festival
marks the preparation for the arrival of spring season or ‘Basant’ and people (mostly students) worship goddess Saraswati
, who is considered the goddess of knowledge, art and music on the day.
What is the story of Basant Panchami?
According to the Hindu mythology, it was on the day of Basant Panchmi that
Goddess Saraswati appeared from the
‘kamandal’ of Lord Brahma. It is said that as the creator of the world, Lord Brahma felt that his creation lacked the zest and rhythm of life. There was no happiness and positive energy.
What should we do on Vasant Panchami?
On the day of Vasant Panchami, wake up early, clean your house, puja area, and
take a bath to perform the Saraswati Puja rituals
. Since yellow is the favourite colour of goddess Saraswati, put a paste of Neem and Turmeric all over your body before taking bath. After bath get dressed in yellow coloured clothes.
Why is Basant celebrated?
Introduction. Basant Festival of Kites, also known as Basant Panchami, Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja or Shree Panchami, is a festival to celebrate the first day of spring. … Basant Panchami is also a festival that
honors Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of of knowledge, music, and art
.
Why do we wear yellow on Basant Panchami?
During the puja, people choose to wear yellow traditional clothing and accessories
to honour the goddess
. A third reason is a belief that the colour yellow signifies knowledge, learning and happiness in Hindu culture.
Is Basant Panchami good for marriage?
Marriage is a sacred bond that can’t be done without a Subah Vivah Muhurat, and when the occasion is of Basant Panchami, then
it is the most auspicious day considered for marriages
.
Which Colour we should wear on Basant Panchami?
Devi Saraswati’s favorite colour is
yellow
. Saraswati idols are always decorated with yellow flowers and sarees of the same colour and sometimes white is also used symbolizing purity and wisdom. People celebrating Saraswati Puja traditionally dress in yellow clothes and accessories during Basant Panchami.
What should we not do on Vasant Panchami?
- Do not consume foods that contain onion, garlic or meat.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
- If you are observing a vrat, then do not eat rice, wheat and pulses.
- Do not hurt elders, teachers and mentors by words or actions.
Is Vasant Panchami auspicious?
Marking the preparation for the arrival of spring, Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami is
an auspicious festival of the Hindus
which is celebrated with great pomp and show across India on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the Hindu month of Magha, Shukla Paksha.
What is the another name of Saraswati?
| Name Meaning | Kamarupa The one who assumed different forms as desired | Mahavidya The one who gives all forms of knowledge |
|---|
What does the name Basant mean?
In Hindi Baby Names the meaning of the name Basant is:
Spring
.
Who started Basant Kite Festival?
In the early 1800’s,
Maharaja Ranjit Singh (the founder of the Sikh Empire)
and his queen Moran would dress in yellow and fly kites to mark the start of spring. This is why kites have become a yearly tradition as part of the Basant celebrations.
What happens on Basant Kite Festival?
The people in Pakistan celebrate the Basant Kite Flying Festival with great pomp and show. The celebration takes place in the spring season. The beauty of the nature in the spring season adds to the festival it is a celebration of the starting of the season that is
celebrated by flying colorful kites in the sky
.
Which God is Worshipped on Vasant Panchami?
Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami is a Hindu festival heralding spring. On the occasion of Basant Panchami, people also worship
Goddess Saraswati
to get enlightenment and knowledge.
What is Basant Pakistan?
Basant Mela is
the kite flying festival of Pakistan
, celebrated mainly in Lahore—the historic capital of Pakistan. The Basant Kite Festival in Lahore is celebrated in spring, and heralds the beginning of the. season. Along with the kites there is also great food, folk art, dancing and music.
Why do we wear yellow clothes?
It is said that this colour is considered to be the
colour of Jupiter i.e. Guru in astrology
and guru is considered auspicious home and Thursday is also known as Guruvar. On this day, Guru is worshipped and the yellow clothes worn on this day are considered especially auspicious which all of you should wear.
