Celebrate Basant Panchami 2025: Tips for Saraswati Puja
Goddess Saraswati is revered as the deity of wisdom. To truly acquire knowledge in life, one should venerate Goddess Saraswati.
Revering Goddess Saraswati enhances brain capacity and boosts memory power. Life becomes pure, and individuals remain serene and content even after gaining knowledge. Arrogance and greed are eradicated. A lifelong belief in donating knowledge, goods, and money is maintained. All wealth that enters the family is acquired through righteous means.
In the business world, one encounters individuals with a pure and balanced approach to religion and significance. In Sanatan Dharma, the festival of Basant Panchami is observed annually to honor Goddess Saraswati.
On this day, schools hold a special celebration dedicated to honoring mothers. Students dress in yellow attire, and a special worship ceremony for Goddess Saraswati is conducted.
When is Basant Panchami?
Basant Panchami is observed on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Magh according to the Vikram Samvat calendar. It is said that Goddess Saraswati was born on this day. In 2025, the Panchami Tithi falls on Sunday, February 2, from 9:15 am to 3:00 pm.
Thus, the Basant Panchami festival will be celebrated across India on this day. People observe a fast, consume yellow foods, and dress in yellow attire. The celebration includes the worship of Goddess Saraswati. Depending on one's devotion and capacity, the Shri Saraswati Mantra 'Om Ain Hreem Klein Mahasaraswati Devyai Namah' is recited.
Ways to appease Rahu on Basant Panchami
Rahu is a planet that can make life hell if it is in a bad position in the birth chart. The house in which Rahu goes destroys the auspicious results of that house.
For example, if Rahu occupies the fourth house, it diminishes the mother's happiness. Similarly, if Rahu is in the seventh house, it negatively impacts the happiness of the spouse. The individual will persistently encounter challenges in marital happiness throughout their life. There will always be a risk of separation or divorce, but even if the marriage endures, there will consistently be disagreements and discord. This is because Rahu is considered a malefic planet, which adversely affects the situation.
If Rahu is positioned unfavorably in your horoscope and causing difficulties in life, performing Saraswati Puja on February 2 can significantly pacify Rahu. This Vedic solution is highly effective and can be done at a minimal cost. Observe a fast on Basant Panchami and wear yellow clothes. If fasting is not possible, consume yellow foods once during the day.
Alternatively, add a pinch of turmeric to milk. Pray at a nearby temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. If a temple is not accessible, sit in front of her photograph at home and recite at least five rounds of the Shri Saraswati Mantra 'Om Ain Hreem Klein Mahasaraswati Devyai Namah'. Offer food to the goddess and maintain a sattvic lifestyle throughout the day. This mantra has a remarkable power to counteract the negative effects of Rahu.