Namdhari Sikhs have historically celebrated Basant Panchami to mark the beginning of spring. Other Sikhs treat it as a spring festival, and joyfully celebrate it by wearing yellow colored clothes,
emulating the bright yellow mustard flowers in the fields
.
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.
Why do you think people wear bright colors during Basant?
Basant Rituis a balance between scorching heat, harsh winters and heavy rains. Another reason is that during this season, the bright yellow colour
symbolises prosperity, luck and positivity
.
What is the importance of Basant Panchami?
Saraswati Puja 2021 Date: Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, is an important Hindu festival in India that
marks the arrival of spring
. The day also signifies the arrival of one of the most important festivals in the world, Holi, which is celebrated some 40 days later, some time in March.
What is special on Basant Panchami?
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 colour should I wear on Basant Panchami?
People celebrating Saraswati Puja traditionally dress in
yellow
clothes and accessories during Basant Panchami. Even the offerings to Goddess Saraswati are usually yellow in colour.
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.
Which colour does Saraswati like?
Saraswati Puja is celebrated during the spring season and hence ‘
Yellow’
is the dominant colour of this festival as it signifies the ripening of fruits and crops. The mustard fields in North India blooms during this season giving a yellow coat to nature.
Why do we worship Saraswati on Basant Panchami?
Saraswati Puja
For many Hindus, Vasant Panchami is the festival dedicated to goddess Saraswati who is their goddess of knowledge, language, music and all arts. She
symbolizes creative energy and power in all its form
, including longing and love.
Is yellow the colour of 2021?
Colour of the year 2021
Ultimate Gray and Illuminating, an optimistic shade of
yellow
, are the two shades that Pantone has named as its colours of the year for 2021.
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
.
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 is the meaning of Basant?
Vasanta (Sanskrit: वसन्त) also known as Basant ritu, refers to
the Indian spring
; and ritu means season.
What can we eat on Basant Panchami?
- Kesari sheera: A rich semolina sweet flavoured with saffron and generously garnished with almonds and cashewnuts.
- Kesari rajbhog: A sweet made from paneer (cottage cheese) with soft centered nutty stuffing, cooked in sugar syrup flavoured with saffron.
Can we eat non veg on Basant Panchami?
On Saraswati Puja,
we aren’t allowed to eat Non-veg food
, and no ‘anna’ or rice after sunset. So meals are generally Khichuri, Labra, Chatni (Kedgeree/Khichri, mixed vegetables, chutney) and fries or papad.
