Vasant Panchami, a festival marking the arrival of spring, will be celebrated on Sunday, February 2, 2025. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to a Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, music, arts, and science. The festival, also known as Shri Panchami or Saraswati Panchami, is a day of devotion and celebration across India.
The most auspicious time to perform Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami is during the Panchami Tithi, which prevails from 07:09 AM to 12:35 PM on February 2, 2025. The festival follows the Purvahna Kala tradition, which considers the time between sunrise and midday to decide the correct day for observance.
Vasant Panchami is celebrated to honor Goddess Saraswati, who bestows enlightenment and dispels ignorance, lethargy, and sluggishness. People seek her blessings to excel in academics, arts, and intellectual pursuits. The day is particularly significant for students and learners, as it symbolises the beginning of new educational endeavors.
A well-known ritual of Vasant Panchami is Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham (also called Praasana), where children are introduced to learning. On this day, schools and colleges organize special pujas to invoke the Goddess’s blessings for success and knowledge.
Many astrologers regard Vasant Panchami as an Abujha Day, a time when starting new ventures is considered highly favorable. This belief adds to the significance of Saraswati Puja, making the entire day auspicious for worship and good deeds.
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