All about Basant Panchami 

Basant Panchami is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati & this year it fell on 14 February.

Children & People seek blessings for knowledge, education, and wisdom.

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With the onset of this festival, holi preparations begin which comes after 40 days.

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People start their day by offering fresh flowers and prayers to the goddess Saraswati.

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It is said yellow colour is the significance of this day & people wear it too.

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Students specifically seek blessings on this auspicious day.

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They keep their pen, pencils and notebooks in front of the goddess Saraswati.

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Akshar-Abhyasam, also known as Vidya-Arambham or Praasana is also observed on this day.

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All over India, this festival is celebrated with immense dignity & devotion.

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