Home » Photos » India » Basant Panchami 2020: History, Importance & Rituals

Basant Panchami 2020: History, Importance & Rituals

Basant Panchami marks the beginning of spring and falls on the fifth day of Maagh each year. Considered as an auspicious day, the festival is celebrated in different states of India. There are many interesting stories associated with Basant Panchami celebrations. Take a look...

India | PTI | January 30, 2020, 11:15 IST

Basant Panchami marks the beginning of spring and falls on the fifth day of Maagh each year. (Image: PTI)

Considered as an auspicious day, the festival is celebrated in different states of India. (Image: PTI)

School students perform 'Saraswati Poojan' on the occasion of Basant Panchami in Gurugram . (Image: PTI)

There are many interesting stories associated with Basant Panchami celebrations. (Image: PTI)

Sadhus wearing rudraksha garlands and devotees returning after taking holy dip in Sangam on the occasion of 'Basant Panchami' bath festival at the annual Magh Mela fair in Allahabad. (Image: PTI)

According to a popular belief, goddess Saraswati – the deity of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology – was born on this day and people worship her to achieve wisdom. (Image: PTI)

School girls perform prayers on the eve of "Saraswati Puja" festival at a school in Amritsar. (Image: Reuters)

According to the Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. This festival is celebrated in north India with full glee and delight. (Image: Reuters)

Hindu devotees cross a pontoon bridge as they prepare to bathe at Sangam, confluence of rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati, to mark the auspicious 'Basant Panchami' festival during the annual Magh Mela in Allahabad. (Image: AFP)

As per another Basant Panchami story, God Rama ate half tasted grapes of Mata Shabari on Basant Panchami. To commemorate the beliefs, the festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated. (Image: AFP)

Patna: School students perform 'Saraswati Pooja' on the occasion of Basant Panchami at Rabindra Bhawan in Patna on Monday. (Image: PTI)

The day of Basant Panchami is considered as the beginning of life. This day is the day of arrival of happiness. (Image: PTI)

Sikh devotees take a dip in the sarover (water tank) as they pay their respects at the Sikh Shrine Gurudwara Chheharta Sahib during Basant Panchami celebrations, on the outskirts of Amritsar. (Image: AFP)

People consider Basant Panchami as an auspicious day to begin good work. (Image: AFP)

People prepare to fly kites on the occassion of Basant Panchami, the Festival of Spring, in Amritsar. (Image: AFP)

The season of spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. In this season, fields of yellow mustard charm everyone’s heart. Therefore, it is also considered auspicious by many to wear yellow on Basant Panchami. (Image: AFP)

Students of Magadh Mahila College play with colours on the occassion of Basant Panchami in Patna. (Image: PTI)

Although there is no special time to perform Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchami day, most of the people perform Saraswati Puja during Purvahna Kala - the time between the sunrise and the midday. (Image: PTI)

Hindu devotees pray to the sun god Surya after taking a holy dip on the occasion of Basant Panchami during the "Magh Mela" festival at Sangam in the northern Indian city of Allahabad. (Image: Reuters)

During Saraswati Puja, the goddess is dressed in yellow and flowers and sweets of the same color are offered to her. (Image: Reuters)

Amritsar: School teachers dress up in customary yellow clothes and prepare kites for flying during Basant Panchami celebrations in Amritsar on Monday. (Image: PTI)

In India, the festival is celebrated mostly in northern states of Punjab and Bihar, where people celebrate it as a festival of kites. In Rajasthan, people wear jasmine garlands on the day of the festival. (Image: PTI)

Students of Magadh Mahila college taking a selfie during the immersion procession of goddess Saraswati on the occasion of Basant Panchmi in Patna. (Image: PTI)

In Bengal, Goddess Saraswati is offered boondi ke ladoo and sweet rice. (Image: PTI)

Moradabad: School students wear the customary yellow dress for Basant Panchami celebrations, in Moradabad on Monday. (Image: PTI)

Like other states Basant Panchami is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Punjab. Traditionally, Meethe Chawal, Maake ki Roti and Sarso Ka Saag are eaten. (Image: PTI)

Girls dance during an event to celebrate Basant Panchmi in Varanasi. (Image: PTI)

Wish you and your loved ones, a very Happy Basant Panchami! (Image: PTI)

A sadhus dries up his hait after taking a holy dip at Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival during the Kumbh Mela 2019, in Prayagraj. (Image: PTI)

A sadhus dries up his hait after taking a holy dip at Sangam on the occasion of Basant Panchami festival during the Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj. (Image: PTI)

College students play with colours on the occasion of Basant Panchami in Patna. (Image: PTI)

Students perform 'Gidha' at a mustard field in Patiala. (Image: PTI)

School students offer prayers in front of an idol of Goddess Saraswati in Amritsar. (Image: PTI)

Basant Panchami 2020: History, Importance & Rituals

Basant Panchami marks the beginning of spring and falls on the fifth day of Maagh each year. Considered as an auspicious day, the festival is celebrated in different states of India. There are many interesting stories associated with Basant Panchami celebrations. Take a look...

Photogallery