The festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This year, Saraswati Puja will take place on February 3, 2025, amid four auspicious yogas. According to mythological beliefs, Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, is believed to appear on this day. Therefore, the festival of Basant Panchami holds special significance.
Date of Basant Panchami:
According to the Panchang, this year Magh Shukla Panchami Tithi will start on 2nd February 2025 at 12:04 PM, and this Tithi will end on 3rd February at 9:49 AM. On this day, there is a combination of Sarvartha Siddhi, Shiva Yoga, Uttar Bhadrapada Nakshatra and Revati Nakshatra. Spring, which comes after winter, is considered the king of all seasons, and at this time the earth is adorned with mustard yellow flowers. People wear yellow clothes and worship Goddess Saraswati on this day.
Importance of Basant Panchami:
Along with worshiping Mother Saraswati, Goddess Rati and Kamadeva are also worshiped on Basant Panchami. It is believed that this day is celebrated as the birthday of Mother Saraswati and the arrival of Rati-Kamadev on earth. This day is special for couples, because they worship Rati and Kamadeva so that there is no problem of any kind in their married life. Those who worship Goddess Saraswati and keep fast on Basant Panchami, get special blessings of the Goddess.
This year, on the occasion of Basant Panchami, worship Goddess Saraswati and pray for knowledge, wisdom and prosperity.
