Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is a Hindu festival celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in Magha month.

Basant Panchami

It is believed that worshipping Goddess Saraswati helps in achieving success in education and paves the way for progress.

Basant Panchami

Donating on this day has special significance on the day of Basant Panchami, people get auspicious results.

Basant Panchami

It is very auspicious to donate education-related materials such as books, pencils, pens to needy children.

Basant Panchami

Donating food on Basant Panchami is considered to be a special virtue. Annadhan is an important charity that helps the hungry poodle.

Basant Panchami

Giving clothes to the poor to wear is also a good charity. This gives them support in hot or cold weather.

Basant Panchami

Yellow colour is very dear to Goddess Saraswati.  It is considered very auspicious to donate things of yellow color.

Basant Panchami

People observing Basant Panchami can make religious donations at temples or gurudwaras, such as donations for food, money, or other needs

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