Basant Panchami 2022: Things To Keep In Mind!

Every year, the festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated on Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha during Magha month. This day is considered to be the beginning of the Spring season in India. The tradition of Celebrating Goddess Saraswati has been followed on the same day.  The celebration takes place when the Panchami Tithi prevails during the first half of the day i.e. the time between sunrise and midday.

When Will Basant Panchami be Celebrated in 2022?

• Basant Panchami will be celebrated on February 5, 2022 i.e. Saturday
• Puja Muhurat: 07:07:23 to 12:35:21
• Duration: 5 hours 27 minutes.

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Legends of Basant Panchami 

Legend has it that Devi Rati and Lord Kamdev are considered to be worshiped in 16 ways on this day and it is said to be highly auspicious. If this worship of Lord Kamdev is carried on for 16 consecutive days, then the life of married couples gets filled with happiness and their relationship becomes strong. This festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha during the month of Magha.

As per  the Hindu panchang , Brahma Ji, the creator of the Universe, created Goddess Saraswati on this very day. There is a reference in Puranas that Brahma Ji created Goddess Saraswati. There is an indication in Puranas that Brahma Ji created human beings at the will of Lord Vishnu during the incidence of this Universe because man was silent in the beginning stage. Brahma Ji created Goddess Saraswati.

On this day, Goddess Rati and Lord Kamdev are worshiped in 16 ways (Shodashopachara Puja) during the first half of this day i.e. the time between sunrise till midday.

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Saraswati Puja

People worship Goddess Saraswati on the day of Basant Panchami and it is considered to be highly auspicious for those who are associated with Literature, Education and Art. One who recites Saraswati Stotra along with the worship of Goddess Saraswati, gets blessed with positive results. Below is Saraswati Puja Muhurat for 2022

• Saraswati Puja 2022 Date: 05 February 2022, Tuesday
• Puja Muhurat: 07:07:23 to 12:35:21
• Duration: 5 hour 27 minutes

Shri Panchami

The tradition of worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, along with Goddess Saraswati and Lord Vishnu has been followed on this day. Especially those who are associated with business activities, worship Maa Lakshmi to have her blessings in their lives. Reciting the Sri Suktam Path along with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi can prove to be highly beneficial.         

Festival of Basant Panchami 

The festival of Basant Panchami is considered to be the beginning of spring season. It is also celebrated as the birthday of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. The glimpses of this festival are also observed in Bangladesh and Nepal and Indians worship Goddess Saraswati wherever they are settled and celebrate this festival with due rituals. 

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In Bhagavata Purana, there is a mention that Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of music, poetry, art, craft, knowledge etc., was born on Panchami Tithi of Magha month during Shukla Paksha. People wear yellow-colored clothes on the day of Basant Panchami.   

Basant Panchami Puja Vidhi

On this day, those who are associated with education pray to Goddess Sharda for gaining more knowledge. In addition to this, Goddess Saraswati is worshiped in schools and colleges. Her idol is established in the Eastern province on this very day and then, it is immersed on the following day. Wearing yellow clothes and applying Tilak of turmeric on Goddess Saraswati bears special significance. In this regard, it is believed that one attains the grace of Goddess Saraswati in the soonest possible time.  

Significance of Yellow Color on Basant Panchami

Yellow color is a symbol of prosperity. Flowers blossom, Mustard plants and wheat crop up in the field during the spring season, which commences with the festival of Basant Panchami. In addition to this, colorful butterflies are visible in the fields and this just adds beauty to the atmosphere. This festival is also known by the name of Rishi Panchami at several places.

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Different Ways of Celebrating Basant Panchami

• Devotees take a dip in holy rivers on this day and worship Goddess Saraswati.
• People belonging to different states come to Haridwar and Allahabad for taking a bath in Ganga and the confluence of three rivers i.e. the Saraswati, Yamuna, and Ganga at Alakananda.
• Along with this, the tradition of making yellow dishes in many parts of North India has been followed and people wear yellow clothes.
• Goddess Saraswati is celebrated by playing various musical instruments in West Bengal.

Special Significance of Basant Panchami

It is believed that one who attains success if he/she begins any work or business from the day of Basant Panchami. Also, the day holds high significance for an auspicious activity like the inauguration of any new house. Overall, the day is considered to be highly auspicious and fruitful for beginning any new work or business. 

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Things to be Done on Basant Panchami 

• Worship Goddess Saraswati after taking a bath in the holy river.
• Offer turmeric to Goddess Saraswati.
• Wearing Topaz and pearls are considered to be highly sacred on this day.
• Offer Kheer as Bhog to Goddess Saraswati and distribute the same among family members after the worship.
• Place a pen in front of the idol of Goddess Saraswati at the time of worship and use it throughout the year to achieve greater progress and success in different fields of life.
• Wear clothes of Yellow and White colors.
• Observe a fast prior to the night of Basant Panchami.

Things To Avoid on Basant Panchami

• Do not quarrel with anyone in the family.
• Do not harvest any crops and cut trees. 
• Do not eat non vegetarian food and consume alcohol. 
• Do not show less respect to elders and always take their valuable words and blessings.
• Do not indulge in smoking.

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