According to Hindu customs and traditions, Saraswati Puja is regarded as a highly favorable day to initiate children’s education and training. Moreover, this auspicious occasion is also considered a good time to commence new ventures such as businesses or setting up schools.
The duration for Saraswati Puja in 2025 will be 3 hours and 26 minutes. The Muhurat for Saraswati Puja on February 2nd is from 09:14 am to 12:35 pm.
According to the Hindu calendar, on Basant Panchami, devotees pray to Goddess Saraswati to seek wisdom and knowledge. Individuals involved in music, art, and literature perform special rituals on this date. This day holds particular significance for students.
Basant Panchami is observed each year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha, as per the Hindu calendar.
Different types of Mantra during Swaraswati Puja
सरस्वति महाभागे विद्ये कमललोचने ।
विद्यारूपे विशालाक्षि विद्यां देहि नमोस्तुते ॥
Sarasvati Mahābhāge Vidye Kamalalocane .
Vidyārūpe Viśālākṣi Vidyāṃ Dehi Namostute.
O Devi Saraswati, the most auspicious goddess of knowledge with lotus-like eyes, an embodiment of knowledge with large eyes, kindly bless me with knowledge. I salute you.
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Puspanjali Mantra
Om Bhadro Kallyoi Namo Nityang
Saraswatyoi Namo
Namah
Veda Vedanta
Vedanga
Bidyasthanebhaya
Ebacho Esso
Swachandana
Billyopatro Pushpanjali
Om Oing Shree Shree Saraswatoyi Namoh
Pranam Mantra.
Om Jay Jay Devi Charachharo Sare
Kuchojugo Shobhito
Mukta Hare
Veena Ranjito Pustaka Haste
Bhagobati Bharati Debi Namohstute
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Om Saraswati Maha Bhage
Vidya Kamolo
Lochone
Biswarupe Bishalakshi
Vidyang Dehi Namohastute
Celebration of Nature:
Starting from the day of Basant Panchami, the seasons shift and spring begins. Aged leaves drop away while fresh ones emerge. The entire environment is infused with the scent of cuckoo's tan, mahua, and various other blossoms. Consequently, Basant Panchami is referred to as the celebration of nature. Starting today, the sun's rays grow stronger, causing the Kanak harvest, or wheat, to ripen like gold, filling the home with wealth and grain. The elegance of the yellow mustard blooms in the fields is linked with the symbolism of the yellow hue during Basant Panchami.
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Is it any astrological importance?
In Hinduism, Basant Panchami is a celebration representing the merging of knowledge, art, culture, and nature. It's a day for fresh starts and learning. Basant Panchami holds importance not just in religion but also in astrology. This day is devoted to Goddess Saraswati. Let’s find out when Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja occur in 2025, their religious and astrological importance, and the favorable timing for the Puja.
The Significance of Basant Panchami:
As per Vedic astrology, Basant Panchami is viewed as an inauspicious time, meaning it is one of those particular days of the year when any auspicious actions can be taken without consulting the panchang. The alignment of the planets and stars is especially advantageous today. On the day of Basant Panchami, the moon is positioned favorably as well, promoting mental tranquility and spiritual advancement. On this day, wearing yellow attire is mandatory, representing the planet Jupiter and bringing wisdom, good luck, and prosperity.
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In 2025, the Magha Panchami Tithi will commence at 09:14 AM on February 2, and will remain until 06:52 AM the following day, February 3. This year, the celebration of Saraswati Puja will take place on February 2. On this occasion, the worship of Goddess Saraswati is conducted. One of Maa Saraswati's names is Halashree, making this day also known as Shri Panchami.