Saraswati Puja 2025: Date, Auspicious Timings, And Significance Of Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is one of the most important festivals celebrated in the month of Magha. This day honours the birth of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, music, arts, science, and crafts. Devotees observe prayers and rituals to pay homage to the goddess. 

The festival, also referred to as Shri Panchami, Magha Panchami, and Basant Panchami, marks the arrival of spring and is a celebration of knowledge, learning, and prosperity. We got in touch with Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi, who shared the date for Saraswati Puja 2025, along with the auspicious timings, rituals, and significance of this auspicious occasion.

Saraswati Puja 2025: Date 

Basant Panchami holds great importance in Hinduism, as it is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, and music. Worshipping the goddess on this day is believed to enhance intelligence and lead to the attainment of knowledge. 

According to the Hindu calendar, Basant Panchami is observed annually on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magh. As per Pandit Arvind Tripathi, in 2025, the Panchami Tithi will begin on February 2 at 9:14 am and conclude on February 3 at 6:52 am. Following the Udaya Tithi, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on February 2, 2025.

Saraswati Puja 2025: Timings

On February 2, 2025, the entire day is considered highly auspicious for gaining knowledge and wisdom through the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. However, the period between 7:09 am and 12:35 pm is particularly favourable worship, as per Pandit Arvind Tripathi.

• The Brahma Muhurat, a spiritually significant time for prayers, will be from 5:24 am-6:16 am.
• The Abhijeet Muhurat will occur between 12:13 pm-12:57 pm.
• The Vijay Muhurat will be from 2:24 pm to 3:07 pm.
• The Abujh Muhurat for Saraswati Puja on February 2, 2025, will last for 5. 26 hours, from 7:09 am to 12:35 pm, making this time ideal for puja. However, the entire day is considered auspicious, so you can perform the worship any time.
• Additionally, the Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga for Saraswati Puja, from 7:09 am to 12:52 pm. This period is considered perfect for any auspicious task, as it is believed that all actions performed during this time will be successful with the goddess's blessings.
• The Ravi Yoga will begin at 12:52 pm and last until 7:08 am on February 3, 2025, while the Siddha Yoga will start after 9:14 am and continue until 6:06 am on February 3, 2025.

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Saraswati Puja 2025: Significance

According to mythology, Goddess Sharda, also known as Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, was born on this auspicious day, which is also celebrated as Saraswati Jayanti. Some people believe that on this sacred day, Goddess Saraswati used the melodious sound of her Veena to give voice to the entire universe. This divine act is said to have bestowed the power of speech upon all living beings. Saraswati Puja is considered an extremely auspicious occasion, particularly for children, as it is an ideal time for them to begin their journey of learning.

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Saraswati Puja 2025: Rituals

According to Pandit Arvind Tripathi, the following rituals should be observed on Saraswati Puja to honour the goddess and receive her blessings:

• Place the idol of Goddess Saraswati on a clean yellow cloth.
• Apply a yellow tilak on the idol and decorate it with yellow flowers.
• Since yellow is a beloved colour of Goddess Saraswati, devotees should wear yellow clothing.
• Offer yellow turmeric, yellow sweets, and yellow fruits during the prayers.
• Prepare saffron-infused yellow rice (kesari chawal) and offer it as bhog (sacred food offering).
• Worship books, educational tools, musical instruments, and any items related to learning.
• Taking a holy dip in sacred rivers or water bodies on this day is considered highly auspicious and purifying.

By following these rituals with devotion, it is believed that Goddess Saraswati blesses her devotees with wisdom, creativity, and enlightenment.

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