Saraswati Puja 2025: Date, Time, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, And All You Need To Know About This Auspicious Day
Goddess Saraswati was born on the day of Saraswati Puja. On this day, devotees worship and offer prayers to Goddess Saraswati.
Saraswati Puja 2025: One of the most significant festivals of the month of Magha is Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja. This day marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, music, arts, science, and crafts. The serene image of Goddess Saraswati is characterised by her holding a book, a veena, and a garland, while seated on a white lotus.
On this day, devotees worship and revere Goddess Saraswati through prayers and rituals. Known by various names such as Shri Panchami, Magha Panchami, and Basant Panchami, the festival symbolises the onset of spring and celebrates knowledge, learning, and prosperity.
Confusion Regarding Saraswati Puja Date In 2025:
There has been some uncertainty about the date for Saraswati Puja in 2025. Should it be observed on February 2 or February 3? As per the Hindu calendar, Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Magha month.
According To The Panchang (Hindu almanac):
The Panchami Tithi begins on February 2, 2025, at 9:14 AM and ends on February 3, 2025, at 6:52 AM.
Thus, Saraswati Puja in 2025 will be celebrated on February 2, 2025.
The auspicious time (Shubh Muhurat) for performing the rituals is from 7:09 AM to 12:35 PM, lasting 5 hours and 26 minutes.
Saraswati Puja 2025 Rituals
- Preparations for the Puja:
Install Goddess Saraswati's idol on a clean yellow cloth.
Adorn the idol with a yellow mark (tilak) and offer yellow flowers. - Offerings to the Goddess:
Yellow is a favored color of Goddess Saraswati. Hence, devotees should wear yellow clothes.
Offer yellow turmeric, yellow sweets, and yellow fruits during the prayers. - Special Offerings:
Prepare saffron-infused yellow rice (kesari chawal) and present it as bhog (sacred offering).
Worship books and tools related to education and learning. - Bathing Rituals:
Taking a holy dip in sacred rivers on this day is considered highly auspicious.
By performing these rituals with devotion, Goddess Saraswati is believed to bless her devotees with wisdom, creativity, and enlightenment. Celebrate the day by immersing yourself in prayers and offerings, marking the vibrant festival of Basant Panchami with reverence and joy.
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