Basant Panchami EXCLUSIVE | Keerti Nagpure Talks About Celebration, Goddess Saraswati: My Mom…

Basant Panchami Exclusive: Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami or Saraswati Puja, is a significant Hindu festival observed throughout India and Nepal. It occurs on the first day of spring, which corresponds to the fifth day of the Magha month. This year, it is being celebrated today (February 14).

Saraswati Puja holds immense importance during Basant Panchami. On this auspicious day, devotees worship the goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. Early in the morning, people gather to offer prayers adorned in white or yellow attire. Some also observe fasting rituals. Homes are embellished with vibrant marigold flowers and intricate rangoli designs. Offerings of sweets and fruits are made to the goddess during the puja, which are then shared among family and friends.

The name Basant Panchami originates from Sanskrit, with "Basant" signifying spring and "Panchami" denoting the fifth day of the lunar fortnight. This festival heralds the arrival of spring and symbolizes new beginnings, celebrated with fervor and joy. Its date varies each year due to disparities between lunar and solar calendars, necessitating consultation with astrologers and Hindu calendars.

KEERTI NAGPURE ON BASANT PANCHAMI

As Basant Panchami is being observed today, TV actress Keerti Nagpure, currently seen essaying the pivotal role of Tulsi in the ZEE TV show Pyaar Ka Pehla Naam Radha Mohan, opened up about the occasion, being a devotee of Goddess Saraswati, and memories attached to it.

Talking about the same, Keerti Nagpure stated, "As a devotee of Goddess Saraswati, Vasant Panchami is special to me - a time for celebrating knowledge and creativity. I remember my mom making delicious yellow sweet rice for the whole family, and everyone used to enjoy it. The yellow colour represents the joy of spring and the love we share as a family. Those childhood memories bring a smile to my face, reminding me of the simple joys of life. May this Vasant Panchami bring you lots of creativity, peace, and wisdom."