- LATEST
- WEBSTORY
- TRENDING
LIFESTYLE
Vasant Panchami 2021: Date, time, significance and history of Saraswati Puja
On this day, you will find women clad in traditional yellow saris offering flowers, children participating in programs and families sharing prasad.
DNA Web Team | Feb 15, 2021, 03:46 PM IST
1.Date and time of Saraswati Puja
Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami will be observed on February 16, 2021. The Panchami Tithi shall start at 3.36 am on February 16 and will continue till 5.46 am on February 17. It is said that the best time to do the puja is in the afternoon but the entire day is considered as being auspicious.
2.This year, you should observe the following timings
Vasant Panchami Muhurat: February 16 at 06:59 am to 12:35 pm
Vasant Panchami Madhyahna: 12:35 pm
Start of Panchami Tithi: February 16 at 03:36 am
End of Panchami Tithi: February 17 at 05:46 am
3.History
Hindus believe that Lord Brahma created the universe and he wanted to see the universe with his own eyes. That's why Lord Brahma started a journey but he was left disappointed to see the complete silence and loneliness of everyone on planet Earth.
Lord Brahma then he took some water in his Kamandal and sprinkled it in air. After that an angel with a harp appeared from a tree Lord Brahma requested the angel to play something so that the Earth was not silent. That angel came to be known as Saraswati or Veena Vadini (harp player).
4.Significance of Basant Panchami
Spring is considered by many as the ‘King of all seasons’ and springtime is considered auspicious to start new work. Hindus believe that Saraswati was born on this day and that's why it is also referred to as Saraswati Jayanti.
TRENDING NOW
)
Bajrangi Bhaijaan's Munni aka Harshaali Malhotra's ethnic style essentials for young girls
)
Amitabh Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Abhishek Bachchan: Uncover educational credentials of Bachchan family
)
From Kareena Kapoor, Radhika Apte to Shruthi Narayanan: Indian actresses' MMS videos that shook the nation
)
Shraddha Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Alia Bhatt: Celebrity-inspired light lehenga styles perfect for summer weddings
)
Rhea Chakraborty, Rannvijay Singha, Elvish Yadav, Roadies gang leaders' massive fee revealed: Who tops the list?
)
10 most handsome men in the World: This BTS member beats Hrithik Roshan, Chris Evans, Brad Pitt
)
From Nita Ambani to Shloka Ambani: Luxurious handbag collection of Ambani women
)
South Indian actor Sai Pallavi's life lessons every young woman should know
