The month of February has finally begun, and with it comes Basant Panchami, also known as the day when we pray to Saraswati maa, the goddess of knowledge. As the day of Basant Panchami approached soon and would be celebrated on February 16, let’s take a look at the date, time, muhurat for Basant Panchami 2021 here.
Basant Panchami 2021: Signifiance
While we are all eagerly celebrating these festivities, such as Shatila Ekadashi, Mouni Amavasya, Ganesh Jayanti, Vasant Panchami, Shivaji Jayanti, Bhishma Ashtami, Jaya Ekadashi, Hazrat Ali birthday, many more, but it is Basant Panchami which holds special importance in the lives of many.
Vasant Panchami is a festival celebrated every year on the fifth day of Bagh Shukla Paksha and is said to hold a certain religious belief. It is said that mother Saraswati blesses Tarth and is worshipped during the rituals. It is said according to top scriptures, if certain things are followed on Basant Panchami, one can have an auspicious life ahead.
Basant Panchami date:
This year, Basant Panchami would be celebrated on February 16th, 2021. It falls on Tuesday.
Basant Panchami Tithi
Basant Panchami also known as Vasant Panchami’s auspicious muhrat will commence at 03:36 AM on February 16 and will end at 5.46 AM on the next day i.e. February 17.
Basant Panchami Shubh Muhurat:
On Basant Panchami, the auspicious time of worship of Mother Saraswati will last for 5.5 hours.
Basant Panchami 2021 rituals:
- The yellow cloud holds of utmost importance on the day of Vasant Panchami, it is a colour dear to Man Saraswati and therefore wearing yellow clothes leads to learning of the day. On this day, rather than wearing colourful clothes, one should try to wear yellow.
- According to the scriptures, Vasant Panchami is considered to be extremely auspicious for all auspicious tasks.
- Mother Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and learning. Vasant Panchami is considered very auspicious for the commencement of Vibharam and other types of Manglik works. It is said speaking ill or abusing today can be a bad omen, so be careful.
- Do not bring bad thoughts to any person in your mind on the auspicious day of Basant Panchami, rather have all ears and eyes for Mother Saraswati in your mind. With the meditation of Mother Saraswati, you will get the blessings of Veena Vadini.
- As it is an auspicious day, one should stay away from alcohol and meat, Without knowledge, a person’s life is bleak and mother Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge.
