Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his blessings on the occasion of the Basant Panchami and Saraswati pujas on Saturday. He will unveil a statue of the 11th-century Vishnu sage Sri Ramanujacharya in Hyderabad today.

“Happy Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja to all. May Mother Sharda’s blessings be with you all, and may Rituraj Basant bring joy to everyone’s life,” PM Modi tweeted.

Celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Magha (month) of the Hindu calendar, Saraswati Puja is also known as Basant Panchami in some parts of India. This festival marks the arrival of spring in India.

This festival is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art. On this day, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped in temples as well as by students in schools and universities.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sangbitpatra prayed to Goddess Saraswati in Sanskrit and wished the people of the country of Basant Panchami.

According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. It is also believed that Goddess Durga gave birth to Goddess Saraswati on this day. The significance of this occasion is huge in Hindu culture, as the day is considered an auspicious day (Grah Pravesh) for starting a new job, getting married or holding a housewarming ceremony.

Yellow has many meanings on this day. People celebrate the day by wearing yellow clothing, worshipping Goddess Saraswati and eating traditional dishes. Yellow symbolizes knowledge and also the mustard fields associated with the arrival of spring.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times