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As ‘Diwali’ – the festival of light – is to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, and ‘Navratri’ is to Durga, goddess of power and valor, Vasant Panchami is to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts. This festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day or ‘Panchami’ of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha, which falls during January-February. ‘Vasant’ comes from the word ‘spring’ as this festival heralds the beginning of the spring season.
Why Hindus worship Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami?
It is believed that on this day goddess Saraswati was born. Hindus celebrate Vasant Panchami with great fervor in temples, homes and even schools and colleges. Saraswati’s favorite color white assumes special significance on this day. Statues of the goddess are dressed in white clothes and are worshiped by devotees adorning white garments. Saraswati is offered sweets which are given away as ‘prasad‘ to all people attending the ritual worship. There is also a custom of ancestor worship, known as ‘Pitri-Tarpan‘ in many parts of India during Vasant Panchami.
- Is Vasant Panchami a Public Holiday?
Vasant Panchami is an optional holiday. Employment and holiday laws in India allow employees to choose a limited number of holidays from a list of optional holidays. Some employees may choose to take the day off on this day, however, most offices and businesses remain open. - Why do Hindus pray to Saraswati?
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom and nature. She is a part of the trinity of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati. All the three forms help the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in the creation, maintenance and destruction of the Universe. - What is the importance of Saraswati Puja?
Goddess Saraswati is seen on the peaceful lake of the mind, bestowing the peace of silent meditation, which is necessary in today’s fast paced life. Meditation and remaining calm is an important aspect in every student’s life which helps him / her attain purity and wisdom. - Which day is dedicated to Saraswati?
Especially dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, Basant Panchami is celebrated with great enthusiasm in northern, western and central parts of India. According to the Hindu mythology, it is believed that Goddess Saraswati, who is the deity of music, wisdom, knowledge art and science was born on this auspicious day. - Who is the god of knowledge in Hindu?
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning. She is a part of the trinity (Tridevi) of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. All the three forms help the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva to create, maintain, and regenerate the Universe, respectively.
