Basant Panchami 2022: Why goddess Saraswati is worshipped on this day and legends associated with celebrations!
Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for the Holika bonfire and Holi, which occurs forty days later.
Feb 04, 2022, 14:22 PM IST
Saraswati Puja 2021: Know why yellow is the colour of Basant Panchami
As per the Hindu scriptures, Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is celebrated every year on Panchami of Magh month Shukla Paksha. The auspicious date for this year’s festival is 16 February. According to Hindu beliefs, it is believed that on this day Goddess Durga gave birth to Goddess Saraswati, who is considered the goddess of knowledge, art and music.
Feb 16, 2021, 08:25 AM IST
Basant Panchami: Saraswati Puja auspicious time, puja mantra and vidhi
As per the Hindu scriptures, Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is celebrated every year on Panchami of Magh month Shukla Paksha. The auspicious date for this year’s festival is 16 February. According to Hindu beliefs, it is believed that on this day Goddess Durga gave birth to Goddess Saraswati, who is considered the goddess of knowledge, art and music.
Feb 16, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
