Sat Feb 01 21:11:54 UTC 2025: ## Basant Panchami 2025: Saraswati Puja to be Celebrated on February 2nd

**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – Basant Panchami, the festival celebrating the Hindu goddess of learning, Saraswati, will be observed on February 2nd, 2025, coinciding with the Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Magh month. While some confusion exists regarding the exact timing of the Panchami Tithi, the auspicious Muhurat for Saraswati Puja is between 7:09 AM and 12:35 PM on February 2nd. This period is also considered an Abhijit Muhurat, making it an especially auspicious time for the ceremony. The Puja is considered an “abuja muhurat,” meaning any auspicious task can be performed during this time.

Devotees will offer prayers to Goddess Saraswati, along with Lord Ganesha and Lakshmi, seeking blessings for wisdom, knowledge, and intellect. Traditional offerings include yellow flowers, fruits (especially yellow ones), boondi, malpua, and kheer. After the puja, participants traditionally exchange gulal (colored powder).

The article details the elaborate puja ritual, including the recommended preparation of a throne with a yellow cloth, the creation of an eight-petaled lotus from rice grains, and the invocation of Ganesha, Navagraha, Rati, and Kamadeva before the main Saraswati Puja. Reciting the Saraswati mantra (“Om Aim Saraswati Namah”) is also encouraged, especially for students seeking academic success.

While the article provides detailed information, it concludes with a disclaimer stating that the information provided should not be considered entirely accurate and that consultation with relevant experts is advised.

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