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Basant Panchami in Delhi is celebrated with color and opulence. Basant Panchami or Saraswati Puja symbolizes the arrival of spring. Spring bids adieu to winter and a tinge of rejuvenation fills the air. Young girls look bright as ever in yellow apparels. Saraswati, the goddess of learning is worshipped on this day. According to popular perception, Sarasvati originating from the Himalayas flowed southeast, merging with rivers Ganges and Yamuna at Prayag. Hence the place is called Triveni. In course of time the water fizzled out. History has it that rituals are performed on the banks of river Saraswati.
Features:
Schools remain closed. Young ones participate in the preparations for Basant Panchami
Weeks preceding the celebrations host annual competitions for music, debate, sports and other activities. Awards are given on Basant Panchami
Cultural programmes are organized in the evening of Saraswati Puja
Everyone prays together to the goddess of knowledge- "Oh Mother
Sarasvati remove the darkness (ignorance) of my mind and bless me with
the eternal knowledge."
Season:
Basant Panchami is observed on Shukla Paksha in the month of January-February of English calendar (Magh).
How to reach Delhi:
By air:
Indira Gandhi International Airport connects Delhi with the major cities of the world. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the important cities in India.
By rail:
Three important railway stations in Delhi namely Delhi railway Station, Old Delhi railway Station and Hazarat Nizamuddin railway station connects Delhi with important cities in india.
By road:
Inter state bus terminus (ISBT) and Delhi transport corporations make Delhi easily accessible by road.
Basant Panchami in Delhi is celebrated with color and vibrancy. Tourtoindia.com offers further information on Basant Panchami in Delhi. To book tours please enter your queries in the form below.
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