Dr.
Virendra Swarup Public
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Mc Robert Ganj
wishes you
Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami also called Sarasvati Puja in honor of
the goddess Sarasvati , is a festival that marks the
preparation for the arrival of spring.
The festival is celebrated by people in the Indian
Subcontinent in various ways depending on the region.
Vasant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for
Holika and Holi.
History facts about Basant Panchami
● There is an interesting history behind the reason of why we celebrate Basant
Panchami. As per a popular belief , goddess Saraswati , who is said to be the
deity of learning , music and art was born on this day and people worship
her to achieve wisdom.
● Lord Krishna worshipped Mother Saraswati this day and became a master of
shodashakala (16 arts ).
● Dramas of Kalidasa and other famous dramatists were played for audiences
this day.
● Musicians , poets , dancers , artists , organized celebrations and functions on
this day to
to worship Devi Saraswati.
What does MA Saraswati represent ?
1.White Swan 3. Veena
Stringed instrument being
White represents purity.Swan
played by her represents
represents viveka or the
“speech” , music , art ,
ability to make right choices
beauty.
and discriminate good from
evil. It also represents the
4. Lotus flowers
soul.
2. Vedas (Padma , Pankaj , Kamal) represent
creation and also the ability to rema
Four vedas ( Rigveda , Yajurveda , pure in this world full of evil . Lord
Samaveda , and Atharvaveda)- the Shiva burned Kamadeva on this da
source of all knowledge and wisdom.
Significance of Vasant Panchami
• In India festivals are all about togetherness and
harmony. In fact the fun and frolic of the occasion
is simply incomplete without good food and
happiness.
• With the onset of the spring season , its time to
celebrate the festival of vasant Panchami.
• Predominantly , celebrated in eastern parts of
India as Saraswati puja , particularly in west
Bengal and Bihar. However, in Nort India
especially in Punjab , Basant Panchami is
celebrated as a festival of Kites whereas in
Rajasthan wearing Jasmine garland to celebrate
Importance of yellow color
• The colour yellow has a great significance
in the celebration of Vasant Panchami as
it marks the harvest time of mustard crop
that has yellow blooms, which is Goddess
Saraswati’s favourite colour.
• Yellow attire is therefore worn by the
followers of Saraswati. Moreover,
traditional feast is prepared for the
festival wherein the dishes are usually
yellow and saffron in color.
How Basant Panchami is celebrated in various
places
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05 People dress in yellow saris or shirts or
accessories, share yellow-colored snacks
Kite flying in Lahore goes back centuries. and sweets. Some add saffron to their
After creation of Pakistan it evolved into a
highly competitive sport which is not limited
rice and then eat yellow cooked rice as a
part of an elaborate feast. 02
to "basant" only. There are regional teams,
competitions, and trophies. Kite And string Many schools arrange special
making is an industry all over central Punjab prayers or pujas in the morning
providing livelihood to thousands. to seek the blessing of the
goddess. Poetic and musical
04 gatherings are held in some
communities in reverence for
Namdhari Sikhs have historically
celebrated Basant Panchami to
Saraswati.
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mark the beginning of spring. Other
Sikhs treat it as a spring festival, and People celebrate the day by
joyfully celebrate it by wearing wearing yellow (white), eating sweet
yellow colored clothes, emulating dishes and displaying yellow flowers
the bright yellow mustard flowers in in homes. In Rajasthan, it is
the fields.[ customary for people to wear
jasmine garlands.
Special dishes offered in Basant Panchami
Khaman Dhokla or
Khandvi Pakoda Kadhi Rajbhog
It is a light snack dish Kadhi is a special dish prepared Renowned in West Bengal,
prepared using gram flour using gram flour, curd or this dish is made by
and is a popular breakfast buttermilk and pakoda made of stuffing the paneer with dry
recipe in Gujarati cuisine. gram flour. A few people cook it fruits like pistachios and
with garlic and onion to add almonds. Because of its
It does not require many strong yet sweet flavours. Once yellow colour, it is a
ingredients and is easy to the kadhi is done, pakodas are famous treat served during
prepare. added, and the dish is served the Saraswati Puja.
with plain or jeera rice.
Spiritual Significance of Basant Panchami
Since the season depicts a new beginning ,
the spiritual significance indicates the end of
the days of ignorance and the new
beginning. Goddess Saraswati bestows
knowledge that is required for spiritual
enlightenment. Goddess Saraswati denotes
serenity
Her fourand calmness
hands of the goddess symbolize the
mind , intellect , alertness , and ego. She
rides a swan because as per Hindu my
mythology it has a peculiar talent of
seperatingmilk fro water. So, it indicates
that the man who worships Goddess
Saraswati should possess the quality of
How to do Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja is performed to seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. She is believed to be the consort of Lord
Brahma, who created the Universe with her knowledge. She sits on a swan and has a peacock on her side. She holds
a Veena in her hands. Below mentioned are the ritual that should be followed while doing Saraswati Puja.
• Place an idol or a photo of Goddess Saraswati in your Puja room. The idol should be placed facing west so that when
you pray, you face towards east.
• Place some of your important books along with the holy books Ramayana and Geeta by her side.
• Light a Diya in front of the idol or photo of Goddess Saraswati.
• Offer turmeric, Kumkum, fruits, sweets, rice grains, beetle leaves, flowers along with new cloth and sandalwood
paste in front of the Goddess.
• Mantras of Goddess Saraswati are recited before the idol or photo of Goddess and Arati is performed with dedication
and devotion.
• Food prepared during this day includes kheer (rice cooked in milk and sugar), curd rice, sugar cane, sugar candy
and gingelly balls along with parched rice and paddy are offered to Goddess and then eaten by all the members
of the family as Prasad.
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