Basant Panchami 2021: PM Modi, others greet people on Saraswati Puja
India
Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 16:27 [IST]
New Delhi, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted people on the occasion of Saraswati Puja and Basant Panchami. Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season. The day is also observed with the worship of Saraswati, considered the goddess of knowledge.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Greetings to you on the holy occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja, PM Modi tweeted. Greetings on the occasion of Basant Panchami. The festival marks the arrival of Spring season and is celebrated with great fervour across the country. On this auspicious day, may Goddess Sarasvati bless everyone with knowledge, wisdom., Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu wrote on Twitter.
Updated Feb 16, 2021 | 12:25 IST
PM Modi also asserted that the country is moving forward and leaving behind the despair that the COVID-19 pandemic brought upon the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: ANI
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Updated Feb 16, 2021 | 08:15 IST
The Panchami Tithi of Magha, Shukla Paksha is specifically dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. But why is the Goddess associated with this day? Read on to know the Basant/ Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja Katha. Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja Katha
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This Goddess represents wisdom, learning, arts and music
She is the consort of Brahma, the creator of the Universe
Devi Saraswati, the consort of Lord Brahma (the creator of the Universe) is hailed as the Goddess of wisdom, knowledge, arts, skills and music. Though the Goddess is worshipped every day by her devotees and during Sharadiya Navratri, the Panchami Tithi of Magha, Shukla Paksha is specifically dedicated to her. This day is known as Basant Panchami, a festival that also marks the change of season. But why is the Goddess associated with Magha Shukla Paksha, Panchami? Read on to know the Basant/ Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja Katha or the auspicious day s
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People throng temples early morning and perform rituals for Saraswati Puja.
This year, Basant Panchami is being celebrated on February 16.
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Basant or Vasant Panchami, renowned Bhubaneswar-based sand artiste Sudarsan Pattnaik shared breathtaking creation of Goddess Saraswati from Puri beach in Odisha.
Sudarsan Pattnaik wrote in the caption: Happy #SaraswatiPuja . May the Goddess of knowledge shower her divine blessings on everyone for success in life. My SandArt at Bhubaneswar airport . #BasantPanchmi
Happy #SaraswatiPuja . May the Goddess of knowledge shower her divine blessings on everyone for success in life. My SandArt at Bhubaneswar airport . #BasantPanchmipic.twitter.com/TIvfwGV0Z9
Basant Panchami 2021: Unknown facts about Vasant Panchami
Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occurs 40 days later.
DNA Web Team
Feb 16, 2021, 09:31 AM IST
In India, Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami is dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, arts and music, Saraswati. The day is celebrated with much pomp and fervour in North India.
In some parts of India, people also worship the God of Love, Kamadeva on this day. Interestingly, the day also heralds the arrival of Spring. Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occurs 40 days later.