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Basant Panchami 2021: Significance, history of the festival By Divya Malhotra | Updated: Feb 15, 2021 21:34 IST
New Delhi [India], February 15 (ANI): Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami , marks the arrival of the spring season in India. The day will be celebrated on February 16 this year. While, this occasion marks the day to worship the deity of knowledge, music, and arts in Hindus, the lesser-known fact is that this day has significance in Sikh and Muslim religions too.
ANI spoke to the head priests and spiritual leaders to find about the significance of the special day and how it is celebrated across India.