The fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magha month is celebrated as Basant Panchami. On this special festival, we worship Goddess Saraswati, who is hailed as the goddess of knowledge and wisdom among the Hindu community, in the Southern part it refers to as 'Sri Panchami'. This time the festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated on 5th February (Saturday). Many devotees observe the fast and open it in the evening with a dish of yellow colour. Wearing yellow coloured clothes on this day is also considered auspicious.
Things you should avoid on this day
- Wearing yellow coloured clothes on Basant Panchami is considered auspicious. It is believed that when Saraswati incarnated, there was a red, yellow and blue aura in the universe. The yellow aura was visible first. Hence the favourite color of Maa Saraswati is yellow. But don't wear black, red or dark colored clothes on this day.
- On the day of Basant Panchami, keep a distance from non-vegetarian food instead eat sattvic food on this day.
- Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, is worshipped on this day so don't abuse or insult anyone. Try and don't bring even the slightest bad thoughts into your mind.
- According to the scriptures, it is believed that nothing should be consumed on the day of Basant Panchami without taking a bath. Therefore, take a bath on this day and worship Maa Saraswati before having any meal.
- The spring season also starts on the day of Basant Panchami. That is why cutting and pruning of trees and plants should not be done on this day.
