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Subha Vasant Panchami by mho

 

Vasant Panchami (Nepali: वसन्त पञ्चमी Hindi: वसन्त पञ्चमी), sometimes referred to as Saraswati Puja (Bengali language:সরস০বতী পূজা), Shree Panchami, or the Basant Festival of Kites is a Sikh and Hindu festival held on the fifth day of Magha (in early February) marking the start of spring and the Holi season. On this day
Hindus worship Saraswati Devi, the goddess of knowledge, music, art and
culture.

Vasant Panchami is the first and more minor of two spring-themed festivals in Hindu culture. Vasant Panchami initiates the spring festive cycle and heralds its summation that occurs with Holi.The
seasonal aspects of the festival are more significant in Northern India
due to the sharper contrast between the winter and the spring,however
the festival's religious and cultural significance are emphasized
across all celebrating regions. In ancient Indian literature, Vasant
Panchami is associated with Shringar Ras and the festival was celebrated
in this tradition.Celebrations today still honor Kamadeva, his wife Rati, and his friend Vasant (the personification of Spring).

In modern times, however, Vasant Panchami day is more commonly associated with Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, wisdom, knowledge, fine
arts, refinement, science and technology.The Goddess Saraswati is worshipped and the day is treated by celebrants as Saraswati's birthday.
People worship Goddess Saraswati to attain enlightenment through
knowledge and to rid themselves of lethargy, sluggishness and ignorance.

Vasant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the Indian month of Magh (spring season, January to February).It is celebrated as Saraswati Puja primarily over eastern parts of India, and as Sri Panchami in other parts of Bengal. In the Punjab region, Basant is celebrated as the Basant Festival of Kites:

 


 

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