Vasant Panchami is one of the most important Hindu festivals which is also known as Basant Panchami. This day is completely dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati. Devotees worship Goddess Saraswati and observe a fast. Basant Panchami is celebrated on the arrival of the spring season. It falls on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of Shukla Paksha during the Hindu lunar month Magha. People will celebrate Basant Panchami on February 2, 2025.
Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami Muhurat (Auspicious time for puja)
Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
- Start: 7:09 AM
- End: 12:35 PM
- Duration: 5 hours and 26 minutes
- Madhyahna Moment (Midday): 12:35 PM
Panchami Tithi (Lunar Day):
- Begins: 9:14 AM on February 2, 2025
- Ends: 6:52 AM on February 3, 2025
Mantra
1. Ya Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vidhya Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!
2. Ya Devi Sarvabhooteshu Buddhi Roopen Sansthita Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namastasyaye Namo Namah..!!
Vasant Panchami Significance
Vasant Panchami is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It marks the arrival of spring, a season of renewal and joy. This festival honors Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and the arts. People decorate their homes and temples with colorful flowers, especially yellow, which symbolizes the vibrant hues of spring. People believe that Goddess Saraswati blesses children with sharp intellect and creativity, so they encourage children to start learning new things on this auspicious day. Vasant Panchami is a time for joy, learning, and celebrating the beauty of spring
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Saraswati Vandana
Devotees recite “Saraswati Ya Kundendu,” the most famous Stuti dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and part of the famous Saraswati Stotram, during Saraswati Puja on the eve of Vasant Panchami.
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता। या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना॥
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता। सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥१॥
शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचार सार परमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं। वीणा-पुस्तक-धारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम्॥
हस्ते स्फटिकमालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम्। वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम्॥२॥
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Things to Do on Vasant Panchami 2025
- Perform Goddess Saraswati puja with offerings of yellow flowers, sweets, fruits, and incense.
- Wear a dress in yellow attire to symbolize the vibrancy of spring.
- Begin learning a new skill, instrument, or language.
- Decorate your home with yellow flowers, rangoli designs, and lights.
- Enjoy the traditional kite-flying festivities, especially popular in northern India.
- Donate books, stationery, or food to those in need.
- Celebrate with Family and Friends, gather for a festive meal and exchange greetings.
Things Not to Do on Vasant Panchami 2025
- Avoid engaging in arguments or negative conversations.
- Keep your surroundings clean and avoid littering.
- Show respect to teachers, elders, and those in authority.
- Refrain from any form of violence or cruelty towards animals.
- Limit Non-Vegetarian Food, Consider a vegetarian diet for the day.
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