Basant Panchami is an important festival in Hinduism. On this day, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped, which brings blessings of wisdom and knowledge. It is also very beneficial to donate certain items on Basant Panchami.
Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the Magha month. On this day, Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and arts, is worshipped, which is why it is also called Shri Panchami. It is considered auspicious to begin new activities on Basant Panchami, especially starting new learning, launching new work, performing rituals like the child’s first hair cutting (mundan), the first rice eating ceremony (annaprasan), housewarming, or any other good deed. Wearing new yellow clothes on this day is also considered fortunate. Additionally, donating certain items on Basant Panchami helps increase wealth and brings the special blessings of Goddess Saraswati.
Donations to Make on Basant Panchami
Items Related to Education
Donating education-related items on Basant Panchami is considered highly beneficial. It helps individuals experience quick growth and success in their careers.
Pens and Books
On Basant Panchami, donate books, notebooks, pens, and pencils to poor and needy children. This act brings the special blessings of Goddess Saraswati and ensures success in every field.
Money
On Basant Panchami, donate money to the poor according to your ability. Giving money on this day is considered very auspicious, and it is believed that such donations keep your household’s treasury always full.
Food (Anna)
Donating food on Basant Panchami is considered very auspicious. It is believed that donating food on this day ensures that your household’s storehouse is always full, and there is never a shortage of wealth and grains.
Donation of Yellow Items
Donating yellow items on Basant Panchami brings happiness to the home. Be sure to donate yellow clothes, yellow sweets, and other yellow items on this day.
Basant Panchami 2025 Date and Muhurat
Basant Panchami Date: 2nd February 2025
Panchami Tithi Start: 2nd February at 9:14 AM
Panchami Tithi End: 3rd February at 6:52 AM
Auspicious Time for Saraswati Puja: 7:12 AM to 12:52 PM on 2nd February
