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Vasant Panchami वसंत पंचमी
Saraswati · No fasting required
Arrival of spring and birthday of Goddess Saraswati. Students place books at her feet for blessings. Wear yellow. Auspicious for vidyarambham (starting child's first lessons).
Rituals (vidhi)
- 1.Saraswati pujan with white flowers
- 2.Place books, pens, instruments at altar
- 3.Vidyarambham for young children (write first alphabet)
- 4.Wear yellow, eat kesari rice
Significance
Considered most auspicious day for starting any education or learning. Wedding muhurat without panchang lookup (abujh muhurat).
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