President Murmu, PM Modi extend greetings on Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja

President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja on Sunday.

सभी देशवासियों को बसंत पंचमी और सरस्वती पूजा की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! इस उल्लास पूर्ण अवसर तथा विद्या और ज्ञान से जुड़े इस त्योहार पर मैं सभी देशवासियों के लिए सुख-समृद्धि तथा विद्या-विवेक की कामना करती हूं। मां सरस्वती से मेरी प्रार्थना है कि वे भारत को विश्व के ज्ञान-केंद्र के…

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 2, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his best wishes to the nation on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.

सभी देशवासियों को बसंत पंचमी और सरस्वती पूजा की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।

Best wishes on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 2, 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his heartfelt greetings, stating, "Heartiest greetings to all the countrymen on the sacred festival of Basant Panchami."

"I wish that Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and discretion, brings happiness and prosperity in everyone's life," he added.

समस्त देशवासियों को बसंत पंचमी के पावन पर्व की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।

विद्या, बुद्धि और विवेक की देवी मां सरस्वती सभी के जीवन में खुशियाँ व समृद्धि लाए, यही कामना करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/FSTV6uEGOi

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 2, 2025

Union Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda also took to social media and posted, "Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, the festival dedicated to the worship of Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, wisdom and knowledge and love for nature."

"May Goddess Saraswati illuminate the life of all of you with the light of knowledge and provide happiness, prosperity and good health," he added.

Extending greetings, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar posted, "Warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja."

Basant Panchami, also known as Vasanta Panchami and Saraswati Puja, is a festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, heralding the arrival of spring. It is celebrated across various Indian regions with distinct customs.

This festival also marks the beginning of preparations for Holika and Holi, which are celebrated forty days later.

The Vasant Utsav on Panchami is observed forty days before the full bloom of spring, as it symbolises the transitional period of the season. Basant Panchami is also associated with the vibrant yellow mustard fields in full bloom, a colour deeply connected with Goddess Saraswati.

Temples and educational institutions honour the Goddess by adorning her idols in yellow garments and performing special prayers. Many schools and colleges organise morning pujas seeking Saraswati's blessings for knowledge and wisdom.

(With IANS inputs)