Fresh, gentle breeze replaces the chilling cold with a touch of rejuvenation in the air and blossoming landscapes in 50 shades of yellow, welcoming the beautiful spring.
Basant Panchami is a festival full of religious and seasonal significance and is celebrated by people all across India with enthusiasm and optimism. “Basant Panchami’ has a specific meaning. ‘Basant’ means ‘spring’ and ‘Panchami’ means ‘the fifth day’. The festival indicates the coming of the spring season. Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the 5th day or ‘Panchami’ in the month of ‘Magha’ which falls during January – February. The festival of Basant Panchami is also associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, education, arts, culture and music. It is believed that, on this day, Goddess Saraswati was born. People celebrate the festival with great fervor in temples, homes, schools and colleges.
The day is celebrated as Saraswati Puja primarily in the eastern parts of India and as the Basant Festival of kites in the Punjab region. The colour yellow holds great significance in the festival as it is related to the bloom of mustard flowers during this period. The colour symbolizes prosperity, light, energy and optimism. It is also considered auspicious to start education of the new learners on this day. This year, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on 24th January.
Traditional Celebrations:
Celebrate the festival of Basant Panchami with your children, by following few of the tips given below:
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