Basant Panchami 2025: The festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month, which is falling on 2 February this year. This day is especially dedicated to the worship of Mother Saraswati. Basant Panchami is to the arrival of spring season, which is considered a symbol of new life and enthusiasm. From this day, the end of winter starts. This day is considered especially for the worship of Mother Saraswati, the goddess of art, science and music.
Worship method and auspicious time
Worshiping methodically on the day of Basant Panchami gives special virtue. On this day, worshiping Maa Saraswati is wished to increase knowledge, intellect and education. For worship, first take a bath in the morning and lay yellow clothes at the place of worship and install the idol or picture of Maa Saraswati. Then worship Ganesha and Navagraha and offer Aarti by offering confectionery to Maa Saraswati.
Panchami Tithi and Muhurta
In 2025, Basant Panchami starts on February 2 at 9:14 am and will remain till 6:52 am on 3 February. During this time, on February 2, which is the time from 7:09 am to 12:35 pm, it is considered to be the most suitable Muhurta for Saraswati Puja. The worship of this day will last for 5 hours 26 minutes.
Vidyam Sanskar and other auspicious works
On the day of Basant Panchami, auspicious works like Vidyambha Sanskar, Naming Sanskar, Annaprashan, Mundan and Aksharmbha are performed. This is the day when children are started writing and education for the first time, so that knowledge and success are inhabited in their lives.
Mahakumbh and Amrit Bath
Apart from this, the last nectar of Mahakumbh will also be held on the day of Basant Panchami. The special thing is that this day will be celebrated on the Uday Tithi, where bath, charity and worship have special significance. On 3 February, devotees will earn virtue by taking a bath in Mahakumbh.
People's enthusiasm about Basant Panchami
People across the country eagerly wait for this day. Especially students, teachers, musicians and art lovers see this day as new energy and expectations in their lives. This festival of Basant Panchami is not only important from religious point of view, but it is also a symbol of positive change and new beginnings in our life.
The day of Basant Panchami brings the opportunity to worship Maa Saraswati as well as prosperity, happiness, peace and knowledge. Keeping in mind the importance of this day, people celebrate it with pomp and start new works.