Happy Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami, is a festival that marks the arrival of spring, celebrated by people in various ways depending on the region. According to Hindu mythology the birth of the goddess is celebrated as Vasanth Panchami. Goddess Saraswati, a pristine woman in a white attire and white jewellery, seating on a white lotus riding a swan, holding a Veena, is adorable. Her hands denote four faces of human personality –mind, intellect, alertness and ego. While the lotus symbolises true knowledge and the swan is known for its unique ability to separate water from milk giving us the message to eliminate bad from the good.

The goddess signifies feminine principle of formation, as the companion of creator Lord Brahma. She signifies the feminine principle of art and music in a true sense without any fear or manipulation. According to Veda, Saraswati represents ‘Ananda’ a surge of love, bliss and beauty. According to Hindu mythology the birth of the goddess is celebrated as Vasanth Panchami.The Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which takes place forty days later.