
Basant Panchami 2022: Saraswati Puja timings, Shubh Muhurat and significance
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Every year, Vasant or Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Magha.
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Basant or Vasant Panchami, the entire nation is gripped into the festive fervour. On this day, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped and usually, people wear yellow colour.
The festival marks the celebration to usher in the spring season. Also, in some places, from this day, preparations for Holi start in full swing.
Every year, Vasant or Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Magha. In our country, goddess Saraswati (the Knowledge goddess) is revered to this day. Her blessings are sought for a better life where knowledge, wisdom etc are prayed for in abundance.