The Season of Vasant: The Queen Of Seasons
Poets have written many poems on the innate beauty of nature and women – the symbol of power. Nature also appears very beautiful during springtime – the queen of seasons. Lord Shri Krishna has described himself as spring season in the Shrimad Bhagwat Gita. He has also mentioned that springtime is a symbol of prosperity. Vasant Panchami is the celebration of this festival.
The spring season begins on the 5th day of the Magha month. Thus, Vasant Panchami is described as highly significant by Sages in our scriptures. According to the scriptures, Mother Saraswati incarnated on Vasant Panchami day from Lord Brahma’s mind. Hence, it is considered the best day for students to worship Mata Saraswati – the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, arts and music. Vasant Panchami is an excellent day for auspicious activities and marriages. This festival is also celebrated as Shri Panchmani and Saraswati Panchami.
Where is Vasant Panchami Celebrated in India?
The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated all over India. However, like every festival, each region and state has its own way to celebrate the festival. For example, in West Bengal and Bihar, Saraswati Puja is performed all over these states, at their homes and pandals. The idols of the goddess are also immersed in the water in the evening.
For Haryana and Punjab, Vasant Panchami, just like Lohri, is a festival of harvest. You may also see many people flying kites in these states on the day of Vasant Panchami, wearing yellow clothes. Yellow, because the festival represents energy and yellow fields of North India. Mustard and marigold flowers are also offered to Maa Saraswati.
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Vasant Panchami 2024: The Story Behind the Festival
The most popular story associated with the festival is that of the legendary poet Kalidasa. According to the story, Kalidasa was a simpleton and was tricked into marrying a princess who didn’t respect him. A crestfallen Kalidasa wanted to end his life but just before he could commit suicide, Goddess Saraswati appeared before him and asked him to take a dive in the river.
Kalidasa did as he was told, and emerged from the water an intelligent, knowledgeable and cultured person, who would eventually become a renowned poet. That is why on this day, the goddess is worshipped so that she may bestow the gift of knowledge to her devotees.
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Rituals For the Festival
To achieve writing excellence in studies and to overcome any obstacles or failures, you can chant “Om Shree Saraswatyai Namah” or “Om Aim Klim Sauh Shri Mahasaraswatyai Namah”. Also, worshipping the Vignaharta God – Ganeshji will be surely beneficial. Natives who are suffering from a lack of concentration should regularly chant “Om Hrim Aim Hrim Om Saraswatyai Namah”. You can gain knowledge by worshipping mother Saraswati and also by chanting the “Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah” mantra of mother Saraswati every Thursday and Sunday 51 or 108 times.
Mother Saraswati originated from Sattva Guna and she is very much fond of white things. Hence, mother Saraswati’s blessings can be obtained by donating or offering white items like milk, curd, butter, white clothes, sugar, white sesame seeds and rice grains. Apart from this, mother Saraswati is adorned with yellow flowers, and yellow coloured dresses are also worn while worshipping her. You can learn more about Saraswati Puja here.
Vasant Panchami Importance: Best Day To Get Married
Traditionally, this is also considered the best day to get married. Every year, thousands of people get married on the auspicious day of Vasant Panchami. As the season changes during this period, we experience rapid changes in our health. Thus, worshipping Lord Dhanvantari on this day leads to good health. This is also regarded as an auspicious day for buying new things and making investments. According to astrology, this is also a good day for starting new activities.
Vasant Panchami 2024 is falling on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Muhurats of Vasant Panchami are:
Vasant Panchami Muhurat – 06:53 AM to 12:11 PM (5 Hours 17 Mins)
Panchami Tithi Begins – 04:11 on Feb 13, 2024
Panchami Tithi Ends – 01:39 on Feb 14, 2024
Worshipping Mother Goddess Saraswati during the muhurat is really auspicious and help you gain knowledge, wisdom and prosperity. Get more information on Panchang Today.