Saraswati Puja - Vasant Panchami - Basant Festival 2022

Vasant Panchami  also known as Basant Festival of Kites, Saraswati Puja or Shree Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, arts and science.  It is believed that on this day the Goddess of Learning, Saraswati Mata was born. The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of Magha and signifies the beginning of Vasant Ritu or Spring Season.  According to the Hindu calendar, it falls during the Purvahna Kaal on the Panchami Tithi. In 2022, Saraswati Puja is celebrated on 5 February.

Vidya-Arambham or Akshar-Abhyasam is one of the famous rituals of Basant Panchami. All Hindu educational institutions conduct special prayer for Goddess Saraswati on this day.  Astrologers considers the day as Abujha which means auspicious to start all good works.

Saraswati Mantras to chant during the Saraswati Puja Festival

Om Saraswati Mahabhagey, Vidye Kamala Lochaney |
Viswarupey Vishalakshmi, Vidyam Dehi Namohastutey ||
Jaya Jaya Devi, Charachara Sharey, Kuchayuga Shobhita, Mukta Haarey |
Vina Ranjita, Pustaka Hastey, Bhagavati Bharati Devi Namohastutey ||

Saraswati Puja - Vasant Panchami - Basant Festival


Saraswati Vandana - Morning Prayer to chant on Basant Panchami Festival

Yaa Kundendu tushaara haaradhavalaa, Yaa shubhravastraavritha|
Yaa veenavara dandamanditakara, Yaa shwetha padmaasana||
Yaa brahmaachyutha shankara prabhritibhir Devaisadaa Vanditha|
Saa Maam Paatu Saraswatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha jaadyaapahaa||

English Translation

"May Goddess Saraswati, who is fair like the jasmine-colored moon,
and whose pure white garland is like frosty dew drops;
who is adorned in radiant white attire, on whose beautiful arm rests the veena,
and whose throne is a white lotus; who is surrounded and respected by the Gods, Protect me.
May you fully remove my lethargy, sluggishness, and ignorance."

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