Significance
Spring is known as the "King of All Seasons," and it is
not only a sign of prosperity but also an auspicious time to start a new job,
get married, or hold a housewarming celebration (grihapravesh). It is also said
to be the day Saraswati was born, and as a result, the day is also referred to
as Saraswati Jayanti, when people worship her in order to get wisdom from her.
Saraswati is portrayed as a white saree-clad woman seated on a
white lotus flower, symbolising truth and purity, and holding a'veena' (musical
instrument). She rides a 'hamsa,' or white swan.
The event celebrates the start of the spring season and the
flowering of mustard blossoms in India. It is the festival's yellow colour, and
whole fields of moutar flowers are similar in full bloom to the beds of yellow
flowers.
Deity-
Maa Saraswati
Ritual (pooja, vrat etc.)
Basant Panchami is considered a favourable day for people to start
their job. In the northern provinces of Punjab and Bihar, Indians generally
celebrate the occasion as a kites' festival. On the festival day, folks in
Rajasthan wear jasmine girls. Although Saraswati Puja is not a particular hour
on Basant Panchami Day, most people play Saraswati Puja during the Purvahna
Kala – between midday and daybreak. The goddess will be put in yellow at the
Saraswati puja and will be served sweets of the same hue.
Celebrations
This year, on 16 February, the celebration that will commemorate
the start of the spring season in India. Basant Panchami was also celebrated in
various areas of the nation as Saraswati Puja on the fifth day (Panchami) of
the same (month).
Shukla Paksha is known as the Basant Panchami (Basant Panchami)
the fifth day of the Hindu Month of Magh. According to Hindu mythology, the
cosmos was created on this day by Lord Brahma. Also, it is a day devoted to the
deity of learning, Saraswati.
India celebrates multiculturalism in all of its festivals,
embracing variety. People celebrate numerous festivals in a variety of ways,
with a variety of practises, rituals, and other activities. This year's spring
celebration is no different. Here's how it's celebrated in different parts of
India.
Rishikesh and Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi, also known as Somya Kashi, is a town in Uttarakhand's
hills that celebrates Basant Panchami by adorning its front door with yellow
flowers as a welcome to the sowing season. People dress in yellow and make
delectable dishes. Every year on the day of the festival in Rishikesh, a fair
is conducted in the grounds of the Bharat Temple, where an idol of Lord Bharat
is shown.
Dragonflying is a major element of these northern Indian
countries' festivities. In many areas Spring carnivals will be organised, there
will be public celebrations in the gurdwares, ladies singing (and dancing) folk
songs and children flying colourful kites. Sweet rice, sarson ka saag and makke
ki roti are all part of the celebratory programme of the evening.
Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
In Rajasthan and in Uttar Pradesh, the goddess Saraswati is the
Patron of arts, learning and music. Cultural activities, songs in honour of the
Goddess and pupils read verses/poetry are conducted in educational
institutions. Competitions for kitesurfing are also part of the celebrations.
West Bengal is a state in India.
People in Bengal get up early in the morning, wash, dress in
yellow, and worship to the goddess Saraswati. In schools and universities,
students participate in contests and cultural programmes. The streets of
Kolkata are bustling with young people dressed in brand new sarees and kurtas,
with the females in sarees and the boys in new kurtas.
People wear coloured yellow clothing and eat food with a yellow
tint (like khichdi). The statues of Saraswati are covered in yellow sarees as
it is supposed to be a favouriteof its hue, and people are also dressed in
yellow vestments, since colour represents wealth, optimism, vitality and all
good aspects.
Vasant Panchami is the time
for people to teach their children the first teachings. This is called
Vidyarambamand also called Aksharabhyasam.
How to celebrate (including dishes etc.)
Boondikeladoo and sweet rice are given in Bengal. Basant Panchami
is celebrated in Punjab, like other countries, with tremendous excitement.
Meethe Chawal, Maake ki Roti and Sarso Ka Saag have traditionally been
consumed.
Basant's hue is yellow that
stands for peace, wealth, light, vitality and optimism. That's why people wear
yellow clothing and produce classic yellow flavours. Boondi and elderly are
presented in Bengal and Bihar, the deity of Saraswati. On this occasion,
virtually every house makes sweet rice with saffron and dried fruits. Other
services are also available, in particular Bengalis, include mango wood,
shriphal (coconut), Ganga water and baer. In Punjab, Maake ki Roti is
traditionally used in every festival. Saraswati Puja is celebrated in Bihar by
presenting foods such as Kheer, Malpua, and Bundi to the Goddess. Many
traditional dishes, including as khichuri, mixed vegetables, kesar halwa,
kesaribhaat, payesh, started bhaja, sondesh, and rajbhog, are offered as a bhog
on this particular day, as are other festivals. On the day of Murti Visthapan,
large processions are held. Maa Saraswati's statues are calmly submerged in the
holy water of the Ganga river. This day is marked by the consumption of
DahiChura, gur, and banana.
Celebration in different regions/countries including Regional Variance
Sikhism
Basant Panchami has long been observed by Namdhari Sikhs to
commemorate the arrival of spring. Other Sikhs regard it as a spring
celebration, and dress up in yellow to represent the bright yellow mustard
flowers that bloom in the fields.
Pakistan
Lahore has a long history
of kite flying. It grew into a highly competitive sport after the establishment
of Pakistan, and it is no longer confined to "basant." Regional
teams, contests, and prizes exist. Kite and string making is a thriving sector
in central Punjab, employing thousands of people.
Gifts
Gifts. Chocolates. Plants. Unusual Gifts. Premium Gifts. Cushions.
Gift Hampers. Dry Fruits. Home Decor. Jewellery. Accessories. Books. Flowering
Plants. Fridge Magnets. Good Luck Plants. ...
Cakes. Eggless Cakes
Best places to experience/ Mela
West Bengal, Bihar and north-eastern states like Tripura and Assam
Date & Time
It is celebrated on the fifth day of the month of Magh
according to Hindu calendar.
Public Holidays (Y/N and where)
No Haryana, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal regions of India
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