The festival of Basant Panchami is considered very important in Hindu religion. On this day the spring season begins and Mother Saraswati is worshipped.
When is Saraswati Puja 2024?
Every year, Saraswati Puja is celebrated on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This year Saraswati Puja will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
Auspicious time of Saraswati Puja 2024
According to the Hindu calendar, on February 14, 2024, Panchami Tithi will start at 2:41 pm and end at 12:09 pm. Therefore, the auspicious time of Saraswati Puja will be from 9:00 am to 12:35 pm.
Saraswati Puja 2024
Saraswati Puja has great importance in Hindu religion. On this day, people worship Goddess Saraswati and seek her blessings of knowledge, wisdom and artistry. Saraswati is often depicted as a woman in a white dress, holding a veena and a book in her hand.
On the day of Saraswati Puja, people decorate their homes and temples. They install the idol or picture of Goddess Saraswati and offer her flowers, fruits, sweets and other offerings. People play Veena and other musical instruments and chant mantras of Saraswati.
Saraswati Puja 2024 has special significance for students. On this day, students seek blessings from Goddess Saraswati for success in their studies.
Importance of Saraswati Puja
According to religious beliefs, Mother Saraswati appeared on this day, hence she is worshiped on the day of Basant Panchami. Mother Saraswati is considered the goddess of knowledge, art, music and culture. By worshiping him one attains intelligence and knowledge.
Method of Saraswati Puja
Clean the house for Saraswati Puja. Spread a yellow or white cloth on a stool at the place of worship. Install the idol or picture of Mother Saraswati on it. In the puja, offer white clothes, sandalwood, curd-butter, white sesame seeds, flowers, garland, incense, lamp, naivedya etc. to Goddess Saraswati.
Mantras of saraswati puja
- Om Saraswati Devya Namah
- Saraswati Vagdevi, Vani Swaroopini, Sarvjye Sarveshwari, Namastestu Bhagwati
- Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kamarupini, Vidyarupini, Sarvajne, Sarvashaktimate Namo Namah
After Saraswati Puja, pray to Goddess Saraswati for the attainment of knowledge, art, music and culture in your life.
Wearing yellow clothes on the day of Saraswati Puja is also considered very auspicious. On this day you can worship wearing yellow clothes.
On the day of Saraswati Puja, Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi should also be worshipped. By doing this one gets the full benefit of worship.
Worshiping Mother Saraswati on Basant Panchami brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life.