Include these special items in the Puja Thali on the day of Vasant Panchami, Mother Saraswati will be pleased

Vasant Panchami, which we also call Saraswati Puja, falls on the Panchami tithi of Magha Shukla Paksha every year. Mother Saraswati is worshiped on this day in schools and homes. This year, Vasant Panchami will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 14. On Basant Panchami, people worship Sarada, the goddess of knowledge, art and music at home and keep fast for her.

Vasanti Panchami is also called Gyan Panchami and Sri Panchami. It is said that on this day special items should be included in the puja thali to please Goddess Saraswati. These things get the grace of Goddess Sharda and the worship is also successful. If you are also preparing for Saraswati Puja, it is very important for you to know which items are considered fruitful to include in the Puja Thali.

Vasant Panchami Pooja Materials

Cloves Betel nut Turmeric, jaggery Basil plant Vermilion Mango leaves White sesame ladles White rice Ghee lamp Incense Goddess Saraswati idol or picture Yellow clothes Yellow flowers and garlands Ripe bananas

How to fast on Vasant Panchami?

Waking up in Brahma Muhurta on Vasant Panchami day and retiring from all work. On this day wear yellow colored clothes after taking bath in the morning. Worship Goddess Saraswati as per the ritual and take a vow of fasting. After this, offer yellow rice to the Goddess and begin your Vrata. Consume only sattvic food on this day. On the next day, break your fast by taking Prasad at the same time.

Significance of Vasant Panchami

Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, Vasant Panchami is eagerly awaited by people. On this day Maa Saraswati Puja is celebrated in all the houses, temples, schools and colleges and many kinds of programs are also organized. There is a religious belief that Goddess Saraswati appeared on this day. Yellow color is considered very favorite of Mother Saraswati. So, on this day, yellow clothes are worn and many special things are offered to Mother Saraswati including sweet saffron rice, yellow fruits. It is said that using yellow color on Vasant Panchami increases happiness and prosperity in life.