TOI Astrology | Updated: Feb 15, 2021, 08:44 IST
Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of Magha month of Hindu calendar and marks the arrival of the spring season. The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar (between February-March). Vasant in Hindi means Spring and Panchami means fifth, hence Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of Hindu calendar month of Magha. On the day of Vasant Panchmi, also spelt as Basant Panchmi, Hindu devotees worship goddess Saraswati. It also marks the start of preparation for other major Hindu festivals of Holika and Holi, which take place forty days later.
Basant Panchami 2021: Speech, Essay and Quotes For Vasant Panchami
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Published: Monday, February 15, 2021, 11:11 [IST]
New Delhi, Feb 15: The festival of Basant Panchami 2021, marking the arrival of spring will be celebrated on February 16 across different parts of the country.
Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the Hindu month of Magha, Shukla Paksha. The festival is also known as Sri Panchami in the South.
The festival also marks the birthday of Goddess Saraswati who is often depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in pure white, often seated on a white lotus, which symbolizes light, knowledge and truth. People worship Goddess Saraswati on this day as it is considered very auspicious, especially to begin a child s education.
Updated Feb 16, 2021 | 07:37 IST
Happy Saraswati puja 2021 wishes: Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Magha, Shukla Paksha, Panchami. And as celebrations begin today, share these quotes, wishes, messages and status with loved ones Basant Panchami 2021 wishes, images, quotes and messages
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The Panchami Tithi of Magha, Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon) is of great significance in the Hindu calendar
This day, which marks the spring season s arrival, is dedicated to Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of learning
Mother Goddess Saraswati epitomises knowledge and learning
The Panchami Tithi of Magha, Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon) is of great significance in the Hindu calendar. This day, which marks the spring season s arrival, is dedicated to Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of learning. Students, musicians and artists pay ode to the Mother Goddess who epitomises knowledge. It is she who eliminates the darkness like ignorance and illu
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Vivah Panchami 2020: Know Muhurat Time, Puja Vidhi And Its Importance
Vivah Panchami 2020: Here are further details you need to know about the Vivah Panchami 2020 Muhurat Time, Puja Vidhi, and importance for the celebration.
Vivah Panchami takes place on the Panchami Tithi, which is the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in the Margashirsha. Hindus celebrate this day with a lot of zest and enthusiasm with their family members and other acquaintances. According to the Hindus belief, Lord Rama and Goddess Sita tied the knot on this day. So, devotees rejoice and celebrate Vivah Panchami as their wedding anniversary every year. We have mentioned everything about the Vivah Panchami Muhurat Time 2020, Puja Vidhi, and importance, among other things, that you must check out right away: