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Basant Panchami 2026: Every year Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of Magh Shukla Paksha. This holy festival and day has been dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, speech and education. According to Hindu beliefs, Mother Saraswati appeared on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. Basant Panchami is not just a festival, but also an inexplicable moment of the year.
This is why it is considered very auspicious to bring some special things to your home on this day. In such a situation, let us know about those five things which must be brought home on the day of Basant Panchami.
When is Basant Panchami?
According to the Hindu calendar, the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month in the year 2026 is starting today at 06.15 pm. This Panchami Tithi is ending at 08:30 in the night. Since Panchami Tithi will be present on 23rd January i.e. at the time of sunrise tomorrow, the festival of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja will be celebrated tomorrow.
Bring these things home on Basant Panchami
yellow shells
On the day of Basant Panchami, five yellow cowries should be brought home. Then they should be placed at the feet of Goddess Lakshmi and prayed for wealth and prosperity. Then these cowries should be tied and kept in the safe. By doing this the flow of money remains in the house.
wedding related things
Shopping for things related to marriage should be done in spring. If there is going to be an engagement or marriage at home, then shopping related to it should be done on the day of Basant Panchami. By doing this there is never any problem in marriage or married life.
yellow flowers
Yellow color has special significance on the day of Basant Panchami. This color is considered dear to both spring season and Mother Saraswati. On this day, yellow flowers or a garland of flowers should be offered to the Mother Goddess. By doing this the flow of positive energy increases in the house. The concentration of those studying increases.
peacock bird
In Vastu Shastra, peacock plant is considered very auspicious. It must be brought home on the day of Basant Panchami. It should be brought home in pairs only. This plant can be kept in the drawing room or near the main gate. It is believed that bringing it home increases the concentration of children.
idol of mother saraswati
The idol of Mother Saraswati should be brought home on the day of Basant Panchami. According to Vastu, the idol of Mother Goddess should be installed in Ishaan angle i.e. north-east direction. This maintains positive energy in the house.
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