Hindus celebrate the festival of Basant Panchami with great enthusiasm. According to the Hindu calendar, Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the waxing phase of the month Magha. Some people also call this day Saraswati Puja. On this day, Goddess Saraswati is worshiped with full rituals for the blessings of knowledge. This year, Basant Panchami is on February 14, 2024. Especially students and people associated with arts worship Goddess Saraswati on this day. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Sharda on this day fulfills all the wishes and ensures a life full of happiness and prosperity. This day is considered auspicious for any kind of positive or important work.
Let us now understand what offerings can be made to please Goddess Saraswati.
Offer gram flour laddu:
It is considered best to offer gram flour laddus to Goddess Saraswati on the day of Basant Panchami. Make gram flour laddus in pure desi ghee and offer it to God. By doing this one not only gets the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, but also the blessings of Guru Brihaspati and Lord Vishnu. It is believed that with this remedy the obstacles in marriage can be removed and speech-related problems can also be reduced.
Offer saffron rice:
According to tradition, it is customary to offer yellow-colored sweet saffron rice to Goddess Saraswati on the day of Basant Panchami. Rice is prepared with desi ghee, sugar, saffron, and dry fruits. After offering it to Goddess Saraswati, distribute it as Prasad among family members and others. Along with this, yellow sweets and other sweet things are also offered as Prasad during the worship of Goddess Saraswati.
Bundi offer:
According to religious beliefs, Goddess Saraswati loves Bundi. Therefore, on the day of Basant Panchami, offer Bundi laddus as Prasad to please Goddess Saraswati. After offering Prasad, distribute it among the needy. It is believed that by doing this Goddess Saraswati can shower her blessings and open the doors of good fortune.
Apply Rajbhog:
Yellow color predominates during Basant Panchami, and hence, it is a common practice to offer Rajbhog to Goddess Saraswati on this day. After offering Rajbhog to Goddess Saraswati, distribute it among everyone as Prasad. It is believed that this work increases a person's good fortune. Apart from this, apply saffron or yellow sandalwood tilak to Goddess Saraswati and offer her yellow-colored clothes.
Offer Malpua:
For those who are facing obstacles in their children's education, it can be beneficial to offer Malpua to Mother Saraswati on the day of Basant Panchami. Children who find it challenging to concentrate on their studies can worship Goddess Saraswati and offer Malpua as Prasad. It is believed that such offerings contribute to mental development and enhance intelligence. Apart from this, on the day of Basant Panchami, you can also offer Kheer to please Goddess Saraswati.
