Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday February 05 greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja and Basant Panchami.
Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season and is also observed to worship Maa Saraswati, who is considered as the goddess of knowledge.
“May Maa Sharda’s blessings be with you all, and Basant, the king of seasons, bring happiness to everyone’s life,” Modi tweeted in Hindi from his official Twitter handle.
Basant Panchami is also celebrated as Saraswati Puja in some parts of the country. As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma is believed to have created the universe on this day.Apart from that, the reason for the celebration of Saraswati Puja in some parts of the country is because it was believed that on this day Goddess Durga gave birth to Goddess Saraswati.
Meanwhile, President Ram Nath Kovind too extended his warm greetings on this auspicious today.
“I wish that the arrival of spring brings happiness, prosperity and best of health in the lives of all the countrymen and Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, illuminates everyone’s life with the light of knowledge,” tweeted President.
The significance of the occasion is huge in Hindu culture, as the day is considered extremely auspicious to start new work, get married or perform house warming ceremony.
