12 February,2024 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Vasant Panchami, also known as Basant Panchami, is a vibrant festival celebrated with great fervour across India, marking the onset of spring. Observed on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Hindu month of Magha, typically falling in late January or early February, Basant Panchami heralds the end of winter and the beginning of a new season filled with colours, joy, and renewal.
Vasant Panchami 2024: Celebrations
At the heart of Vasant Panchami lies the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the epitome of knowledge, wisdom, arts, and music. Devotees adorn her idol with yellow flowers and garments, symbolizing the vibrancy and vitality of spring. Yellow holds significant cultural and spiritual importance during this festival, representing the brilliance of nature's renewal and the auspiciousness of the occasion.
One of the most cherished traditions of Vasant Panchami is the initiation of young children into the world of learning. It is considered an auspicious day to begin formal education, with parents often introducing their children to reading and writing on this auspicious day. Schools and educational institutions organize special ceremonies to honour Goddess Saraswati and seek her blessings for academic success and enlightenment.
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Throughout the day, devotees gather in temples dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, offering prayers, hymns, and musical tributes to invoke her blessings.
Vasant Panchami 2024: Wishes and messages
On this occasion, here are some Vasant Panchami wishes, messages, quotes and images to share with your friends and family.
All around are beautiful sights, Flowers, birds, sweets, and kites, Basant Panchami truly delights!
Sending you my warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vasant Panchami.
Spring is in the air, fresh blossoms are everywhere. Sending you best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami!
May this spring season bring an abundance of wisdom and luck to you. Happy Basant Panchami!
The harsh winter ends, spring is God-sent; A song on every lip; reminding one of yore; Nature at its very best, charting a new course; The flowers bloom, let's romance to the core! Happy Basant Panchami!
With the chill in the weather receding, may your sorrows also vanish like the cold weather. Happy Vasant Panchami!
May the occasion of Basant Panchami bring the wealth of knowledge to you; And may you be blessed by Goddess Saraswati and all your wishes come true. Happy Vasant Panchami!
Like the kites, let your knowledge go high. Let this Basant Panchami, knowledge win over all sufferings of the world.
The spring is in the air. As the sweet aroma of freshly bloomed flowers fill the air, may you have a great Basant Panchami.
Happy Basant Panchami. Let's celebrate the day with togetherness, laughter and our loved ones.
Wear your best yellow attire, and fly your favourite kite higher in the sky today. Happy Basant Panchami!
May this spring bring happiness and peace in all our lives. Have a great Basant Panchami.
May the onset of spring bring prosperity, good news, peace and progress in your life. Happy Basant Panchami.
