Basant Panchami 2022: Date, auspicious time, significance, puja mantra, vidhi & everything you need to know

Basant Panchami 2022: Counted amongst one of the most auspicious festivals of the Hindus, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on February 5 this year. The Goddess of Learning and Arts, Maa Saraswati is worshipped on this day. In case you are gearing up for the same, here are all the important details like-- date, time, shubh muhurat, and significance, history and puja mantra.

Basant Panchami 2022: 

The fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month is celebrated as Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami. People on this day worship the Goddess of Learning and Arts, Maa Saraswati. This day marks the onset of the spring season and brings a lot of joy as nature is at its best with bright sunshine and greenery everywhere. The day of Basant is considered an auspicious one which is why people begin their new work on this day. Not only this but everyone wear yellow clothes and make yellow food items to please the goddess. The festival day brings along different customs and traditions as in the East, Saraswati is hailed as the goddess of knowledge while in the South, and the day is referred to as 'Sri Panchami.' In case you are all excited for the same, here are all the deets you should know:

Basant Panchami marks the fifth day of 'Magha.' 

With this day begins the onset of spring. This day is associated with the colour yellow which is why dressing and eating dishes made of this colour is observed. Since it is considered an auspicious occasion, people begin their new work at the business. Not only has this but students in schools and colleges worshiped their books. Scholars, poets and others chant puja mantras to please the Goddess so that she can bless them with wisdom. There is a tradition of flying kites in some parts of North India. With Basant, the advent of Holi also takes place and the festival is celebrated after 40 days. 

Basant Panchami 2022 Puja Vidhi:

To worship Goddess Saraswati on the day of Basant Panchami, clean a place and place the idol of Saraswati. First, worship Lord Ganesha by taking his name. While worshipping Saraswati Mata, give her aamchan and bath. Offer yellow flowers to the mother, wear garlands and white clothes and then do complete makeup of Goddess Saraswati. Offer gulal at the feet of the mother. Offer boondi to Saraswati Maa along with yellow fruits or seasonal fruits. Offer malpua and kheer to the mother. Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and speech. Worship books or musical instruments at the time of worship.