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Saraswati Puja at home: The holy festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. This day is considered to be associated with the appearance of Mother Saraswati, who is said to be the presiding deity of knowledge, wisdom, speech and wisdom. According to religious beliefs, regularly worshiping Saraswati at home on this day increases knowledge, brings mental clarity and increases concentration in studies. Therefore, special importance has been given to home puja on Basant Panchami. According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, Panchami Tithi will start from 02:28 AM on January 23 and will continue till 01:46 AM on January 24, hence the festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated with devotion and rituals on Friday, January 23.
Preparation and auspicious time before Saraswati Puja
Morning time is considered the best time for Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchami. One should take bath after sunrise and wear clean and light colored clothes, especially yellow or white. Before worship, it is considered necessary to clean the house and purify the place of worship. Install the statue or picture of Mother Saraswati by spreading yellow clothes in the North-East direction or in a quiet place. It is believed that Mother Saraswati loves cleanliness and peace. Keep puja materials like lamp, incense, sandalwood, Akshat, yellow flowers and naivedya ready in advance. It is also considered very important to calm the mind and maintain a positive attitude before worship.
Method and rules of Saraswati puja at home
While starting the puja, first of all light the lamp and take a resolution. After this, offer sandalwood, Akshat and flowers on the picture or statue of Mother Saraswati. Yellow flowers and yellow clothes are considered especially dear to the mother. It is considered auspicious to keep books, copies, pens and musical instruments near the place of worship during the puja. It is believed that this brings success in work related to education. While worshiping, take special care of pure mind and devotion. There should not be any kind of noise or disorder while performing Saraswati Puja at home. Finally, pray to your mother for knowledge, wisdom and good sense.
Precautions in offering, mantra and worship
There is a tradition of offering satvik bhog to Mother Saraswati on Basant Panchami. Kheer, sweet rice, boondi or yellow colored sweets are considered auspicious. It is said to be necessary to maintain distance from Tamasic food and negative thoughts during the puja. Saraswati Vandana or simple praise can be recited for chanting the mantra. It is believed that chanting mantra with a calm mind is more fruitful. Anger, haste or laziness should be avoided during worship. If there are children in the house, then it is considered auspicious to include them in the puja, because it develops respect for values and knowledge in them.
What to do and what not to do after puja?
After Saraswati Puja, it is considered very auspicious to study, write or practice music for some time. It is believed that the knowledge learned on this day is remembered for a long time. It is also considered beneficial for small children to practice alphabets or start learning. After puja, do not disrespect the books and do not keep them on the ground. It is advised to avoid getting hair cut or unnecessary disputes on this day. Donating yellow color and helping the needy is considered virtuous. The resolution made on Basant Panchami provides positive direction in life and helps in getting the blessings of Mother Saraswati.
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