With the advent of February 2025, the weather in India is all set to change from winter to spring. Talking about the spring season, Basant Panchmi 2025 will mark the completion of the winter season in India. In 2025 Basant Panchmi, marriage, tonsure, naming, housewarming, and shopping are done. It is said that on this day, people who get married receive special blessings from all the gods and goddesses and the bond of the couple lasts for seven births. It is believed that the Tilkotsav of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati took place on the day of Basant Panchami. Therefore, this day is considered very auspicious for marriage.
Saraswati Puja 2025
According to Hindu belief, Goddess Saraswati was born on the day of Basant Panchami. According to a popular legend, Lord Brahma created Mother Saraswati on the day of Basant Panchami. Brahma ji created a goddess who had four hands. Veena in one hand, book in the second hand, garland in the third hand, and the fourth hand was in Var Mudra. Brahma ji (the creator) asked Goddess Saraswati to play the Veena, after which all the things in the world got a voice. This is the reason why he named Goddess Saraswati as the Goddess of Speech. On the day of Basant Panchami, Goddess Saraswati is worshiped with rituals.
When is Basant Panchami, February 2 or February 3?
There is confusion about Basant Panchami this year. This year Panchami Tithi is starting from 9:14 am on February 2, which will last till 6:52 am on February 3. According to Udaya Tithi, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on February 3. In some parts of the country, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on February 2, and in some parts on February 3. The day of Basant Panchami is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
Things that are considered auspicious in Saraswati Puja?
Yellow has special significance on Basant Panchami. It is said that offering yellow flowers to Goddess Saraswati on this day is auspicious. This pleases Goddess Saraswati, who blesses the boon of knowledge. Wearing yellow clothes on this day is also considered good.
After worshiping Goddess Saraswati with rituals, yellow sweets should be offered to her. In such a situation, gram flour laddu or boondi can be offered to Maa Saraswati. Kheer or Malpua can be offered to please Maa Saraswati.