Basant Panchami 2022: PM Modi, President Kovind extend greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his wishes to citizens on the occassion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. The Prime Minister is set to unveil a statue of Sri Ramanujacharya in Hyderabad today. 

“Wishing everyone a very Happy Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. May the blessings of Mother Sharda be with all of you and may Rituraj Basant bring joy in everyone’s life,” PM Modi wrote on Twitter today.

He also tweeted about his visit to Hyderabad, stating, “I look forward to being in Hyderabad today to take part in two programmes. At around 2.45 pm, I will join the 50th anniversary celebrations of ICRISAT, an important institution that works on aspects relating to agriculture and innovation.”

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Sambit Patra, the national spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), also shared a Sanskrit verse and a picture of goddess Saraswati on Twitter and extended his greetings. 

President Ramnath Kovind wrote, “My warm greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. I wish that the arrival of spring brings happiness, prosperity and good health in the lives of all the countrymen and Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, illuminates everyone’s life with the light of knowledge.”

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Basant Panchami marks the onset of spring, according to the Hindu calendar. Also celebrated as Saraswati Puja, the day marks the worship of goddess Saraswati. The goddess signifies education, skill, art, music, and knowledge. Many temples and schools perform religious prayers and ceremonies to seek the goddess’  blessings. 

According to mythology, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. Some also believe that goddess Durga gave birth to goddess Saraswati. The day is considered to be auspicious to start new projects, events, and ceremonies. 

Basant Panchami is celebrated by wearing yellow clothing, and making traditional delicacies. The bright colour symbolizes mustard fields during spring. Yellow also depicts knowledge and happiness.