Why is the festival of Vasant Panchami celebrated? story, fact Sarswati Puja 2023
There is a law to worship Goddess Saraswati by keeping a fast on Basant Panchami. Know the importance of Saraswati Puja from Basant Panchami Vrat Katha. Read the mythological story of Saraswati Puja.
Wearing yellow clothes on Basant Panchami, yellow sweets, yellow flowers and yellow clothes are offered to the mother.
The story is heard by keeping a fast on Basant Panchami, in which the greatness of Mother Sharda is known.
Vasant Panchami or Sripanchami is a Hindu festival. Saraswati, the goddess of learning is worshiped on this day. … To welcome the spring season, a big celebration was held on the fifth day of the month of Magha in which Vishnu and Kamadeva are worshipped. This was called the festival of Vasant Panchami.
The festival of Vasant Panchami is also celebrated as Sri Panchami and Vageshwari Jayanti. It is believed that Goddess Saraswati appeared on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month.
The festival of Abujha Muhurta and the festival of special worship of Goddess Saraswati, Vasant Panchami is being celebrated today. According to the Hindu calendar, Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month. On the day of Vasant Panchami, Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of speech, knowledge, arts and education, is worshiped with rituals. The festival of Vasant Panchami is also celebrated as Sri Panchami and Vageshwari Jayanti. It is believed that Goddess Saraswati appeared on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. For this reason Goddess Saraswati is specially worshiped on Vasant Panchami. Apart from this, it is also believed that starting learning on this day increases knowledge and Vasant Panchami is called Abujha Muhurta and any auspicious work can be done without Muhurta on the day. On the day of Vasant Panchami, not only the Ganges bath, donation and worship of Goddess Saraswati are done, but it has special significance for many other reasons.
Significance of Vasant Panchami
- The spring season is also known as Madhumas, with its onset, the end of winter begins. In this season, all the trees give birth to new leaves and flowers by discarding the old ones.
- It is believed that on the date of Vasant Panchami, Goddess Saraswati, the presiding deity of learning and knowledge, was born. For this reason their worship has special significance on this day.
- On the day of Vasant Panchami, the immortal poet of Hindi literature Suryakant Tripathi ‘Nirala’ was born (28.02.1899). For this reason also Vasant Panchami has special significance.
- The festival of Vasant Panchami also reminds us of the great warrior Prithviraj Chauhan. He defeated the foreign invader Mohammad Ghori 16 times and generously left him alive each time.
- Many auspicious works are done on Vasant Panchami. Starting any new work on the day of Vasant Panchami is also considered auspicious. Those people who are not getting any Muhurta for home entry, they can enter home on this day or if a person is looking for auspicious time to start his new business, then he can start his new business on Vasant Panchami. could.
- The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country. In Punjab, yellow colored kites can be seen swinging and flying yellow mustard fields. In West Bengal, Saraswati Mata is worshiped amidst the beats of Dhak, while a grand fair is organized at Guru-ka-Lahore, a famous Sikh religious place in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. It is believed that on the day of Vasant Panchami, Sikh Guru Gobind Singh was born.
- According to the season cycle, after the winter season, both Chaitra and Vaishakh months are considered as spring season. This month has been addressed by the name ‘Rituraj’, and also by ‘Madhumas’.
Basant Panchami Vrat Katha (Story)
According to the legend, at the beginning of creation, the trinity Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh incarnated in the human race. But he was not satisfied with his creation. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh felt that there was something missing in them. For this reason the whole universe was disturbed. Seeing this, Brahma ji, taking permission from Lord Vishnu and Shiva Shankar, took out water from his kamandalu and sprinkled it on the earth while reciting the Vedas. As the water fell on the earth, the place trembled.
A wonderful power emerged at the place where Brahma ji had sprinkled water. She was a quadrilateral Bahubali, a very beautiful woman. Who was addressing Veena in one hand and Tathastu Mudra in the other. In the other two hands, he had taken flowers and garlands. Seeing this, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh greeted him and asked him to play the Veena. Then the goddess accepted the greetings of the deities and started playing the veena.
By playing the veena of the mother, the creatures, animals and creatures of the three people got to hear the melodious voice. With the melodious voice of Veena, all the people start flowing in the ocean of sweetness. The whole people became happy with the sweetness of Maa Saraswati’s veena. Seeing this, Tridev gave that goddess the name of Maa Saraswati. Let us tell you that the day Mother Saraswati came on earth, it was the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month.
What not to do on Basant Panchami
1. On the day of Basant Panchami, even after forgetting a person should not take out bad things from his mouth.
2. On this day one should keep away from quarrels.
3. On the day of Basant Panchami, one should not drink tamasic food or alcohol even after forgetting it.
4. It is considered very auspicious to offer tarpan to ancestors on the day of Basant Panchami.
5. On the day of Saraswati Puja, one should observe celibacy.
6. If you have yellow clothes on the day of Saraswati Puja, then wear it only. Maa Saraswati likes yellow clothes. If you do not have yellow clothes, then you can also wear colorful clothes.
7. One should not take food on the day of Basant Panchami without taking bath.
8. Trees and plants should never be cut on the day of Saraswati Puja. Doing this may anger Maa Saraswati.
9. If possible on the day of Basant Panchami, then also do Pitra Tarpan.
10. On the day of Saraswati Puja, do not disrespect the pen, quiver, stationery items.
What is the meaning of Basant Panchami?
It is believed that on this day the mother appeared from the mouth of the creator of the universe, Brahma. Maa Saraswati, seated on a lotus, holds a book in one hand, a veena in one, a garland in one hand and a blessing posture. His vehicle is a swan. Goddess Saraswati is worshiped on the day of Basant Panchami. Devotees keep a fast of the mother, wishing to get blessings from her. But no one ever tries to recognize his nature. In Hinduism, the form of every deity is a great inspiration in itself. If we take that inspiration out in life, then the personality itself will flourish. On the occasion of Basant Panchami, know what inspires the form of Mother Saraswati.
Sitting on lotus
First of all let’s talk about lotus. The lotus flower blooms in mud or water, but it keeps itself so high that neither mud nor water can touch it. This gives the message that no matter what the environment is around us, its effect should not come on our life. We should try to enhance our personality just like lotus. One should continuously rectify one’s own errors and keep one’s mind beautiful like a lotus. The hand of God is always on such a mind.
Book in hand
Because of having a book in the hands of the mother, people call her the goddess of knowledge. But actually this book is meant to inspire people for education. Your upliftment is possible only through education and knowledge, so if the grace of Mother Saraswati is water, then take as much knowledge as possible.
Harp in hand
After birth, when Mother Saraswati had plucked the strings of the veena, then the whole world was filled with joy, just like that, one should keep one’s mind blissful, so blissful that meeting with you fills the other person’s mind with joy. Veena means to be happy and share happiness.
Garland in hand
The garland in the hands of the mother inspires the person to take the path of religion. Inspires to meditate on God. It means that if you meditate on God, stay close to Him, then you remain blissful and knowledgeable in life. Due to this, ego will never dominate you. You just go on improving yourself.
Blessing pose
Mother’s blessing posture tells that always think about the welfare of the people. Do well and speak well. Whatever you do, you get back. If you do the benefit of others, your mother will never let harm happen to you.
Mother’s swan
Mother’s goose has the ability to separate milk and water. This inspires us that like a swan, we should also be aware and lead a prudent life, so that we can understand the difference between right and wrong.
Disclaimer: All the information given in this article is based on general assumptions. Times Now Navbharat does not confirm this.