Basant Panchami / Know everything about Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami: Mother Saraswati has been called the goddess of knowledge in Sanatan Dharma. This year Saraswati Puja will be celebrated on 26 January 2023. On the day of Basant Panchami, when the Ritu cycle changes in the country, blessings are taken from Maa Saraswati by worshiping her. It is said that those who are blessed by Mother Saraswati, go far ahead in the field of art, knowledge, music and education. Worshiping Goddess Saraswati by wearing yellow clothes on Basant Panchami gives auspicious results. On the day of Basant Panchami, Maa Sharda is worshiped from the temple to the homes.

Things needed for Saraswati Puja

Saraswati ji idol or picture, wooden post, yellow colored cloth to be spread on the aasan, yellow colored flowers and garlands, Akshat, vermilion, turmeric, betel nut, mango leaves, incense-incense sticks, ghee, lamp-wick, water For kalash, coconut, puja thali, banana, ber, seasonal fruits, boondi or boondi laddoos, white sesame laddoos.

Importance of Saraswati Puja

The special importance of Saraswati Puja has been told in Hinduism. Wearing yellow and white color on this day is said to be very auspicious. It is said that these two colors are very dear to Goddess Saraswati. Actually, white color is a symbol of purity and yellow color is a symbol of positivity. According to religious beliefs, Goddess Saraswati appeared on the day of Basant Panchami. That's why there is a law of Saraswati Puja on the day of Basant Panchami.

Basant Panchami 2023

Basant Panchami is also known as Saraswati Puja, Shri Panchami, Madhumas and Gyan Panchami. Winters end from the day of Basant Panchami and spring begins. Spring season is considered to be a very pleasant season.

Saraswati Puja Vidhi

On the day of Basant Panchami, take a bath early in the morning and wear clean yellow or white colored clothes.

Clean the place of worship or temple and purify it with Ganges water

Install the statue or picture of Goddess Saraswati by laying yellow cloth on the post.

Keep pen, book, education related things near the post

Put 5 mango leaves on the urn filled with water and keep coconut on it.

Now apply Tilak and Akshat of turmeric-kumkum to Goddess Saraswati

Offer garland of yellow flowers to Maa Sharda

light incense sticks and incense sticks

Keep all the ingredients of bhog in front of Maa Saraswati

Chant Saraswati Mantras during Puja

If possible do Saraswati Vandana too

worship goddess saraswati

After the puja is over, distribute the Prasad to everyone and take it yourself.

Saraswati Vandana

• or Kundendutusharhardhavla or Shubhravastravrata,
• Or Veenavardandamanditkara or Svetapadmasana.
• Ya Brahmachyut Shankarprabhritibhirdevai: Sada Vandita,
• Sa Maa Patu Saraswati Bhagwati Nihsheshjadyapaha ॥
• Shuklan Brahmavichar Sar Paramamadya Jagadvyapini,
• Veena-Book-Dharinimbhaydan Jadyandhakarapaham.
• Haste Sphatikmalikaan Viddhati Padmasane Sansthitam,
• Vande Ta Parmeshwari Bhagwati Buddhipradam Shardam.

saraswati mantra

Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Buddhi-Rupen Sansthita.

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah ॥

Ways to please Goddess Saraswati

Offer yellow sandalwood at the feet

Today, while worshiping Maa Saraswati on Basant Panchami, definitely offer yellow sandalwood or saffron at her feet. When the puja is over, keep them with you. After this, whenever you go out for any auspicious work, apply tilak of that sandalwood. You will definitely get success in that auspicious work.

don't forget to chant this mantra

Chant the mantra 'Om Saraswatyai Namah' or 'Aim Mahasaraswatyai Namah' while worshiping Maa Saraswati. Reciting these mantras brings success in works. You should also offer white lotus to Maa Saraswati during worship. Mother Saraswati is pleased by doing this and bestows her bountiful blessings on the native.

Hang the picture of Maa Saraswati in the room

Those parents who want to start the education of their children, they should make the children sit in the worship of Maa Saraswati for Basant Panchami i.e. today. After this, start giving them alphabet knowledge. Basant Panchami is considered the best day to start the education of children in Sanatan Dharma. If you want your children to become meritorious in studies, then hang the picture of Maa Saraswati in their room today.

Get success in competitive exam

If you are preparing to appear in competitive exams, then keep your study table in such a way that a lot of space is left in front of it. Also there should be a wall behind your sitting area. While studying, your face should be in the north or east direction. Along with this, there should also be a picture of Maa Saraswati in front. By doing this, the chances of success in the exam increase.

(Disclaimer - This article is based on general information and proverbs. Zoom News does not confirm its veracity.)