Mon Feb 03 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Basant Panchami 2025: Festival of Spring and Learning Falls on February 2nd

**NEW DELHI, [Date of Publication]** – Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, will be celebrated on February 2nd, 2025, marking the arrival of spring and the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, and arts. According to Drikpanchang.com, the most auspicious time for worship (muhurat) is from 9:14 AM to 12:11 PM.

This vibrant festival is a significant day for new beginnings, particularly in education, the arts, and creative pursuits. Devotees traditionally wake early, bathe, and wear yellow and white clothing, colors symbolic of energy, prosperity, and wisdom. They then install an idol or picture of Goddess Saraswati, often adorning it with yellow clothing and offering Ganga water.

Kite flying is a popular tradition associated with Basant Panchami, adding a playful element to the celebrations. The day also features the recitation of the Saraswati Vandana, a prayer seeking the goddess’s blessings for wisdom and knowledge. Several powerful Saraswati mantras are also chanted for specific intentions, including academic success and artistic inspiration. Examples include: “Om Aim Saraswatyai Namaha” and “Om Saraswatyai Vidmahe, Brahmaputri Dhimahi, Tanno Saraswati Pracodayat.”

The festival is observed with devotion and sincerity, aiming to foster a deeper connection with the goddess and enhance intellectual and artistic abilities. The chanting of these mantras is believed to bring peace, clarity, and focus to the mind. This year’s Basant Panchami promises to be a joyous occasion filled with spiritual significance and cultural celebration.

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