Basant Panchami 2024: 7 things to buy for Good Luck on Saraswati Puja
Here are seven such items
lifestyle Feb 14 2024
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Statue or Picture of Saraswati
On Basant Panchami, people bring Saraswati statues or pictures home to worship. It is claimed that placing it in a prayer room or study space will bring knowledge.
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Yellow Flowers or Garland
Offering yellow flowers, particularly marigolds or jasmine, to Saraswati during worship is considered propitious.
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Sweets and Prasad
Saraswati puja traditionally includes saffron or turmeric sweets as prasad. It represents knowledge's sweetness and the goddess' graces.
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Yellow Clothing or Accessories
Yellow represents spring and mustard blossoms; hence, Basant Panchami is traditionally celebrated in yellow. Wearing yellow garments or accessories is lucky.
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Musical Instruments
On Basant Panchami, buying or playing a veena, flute, or sitar is considered to bring luck and artistic inspiration because Saraswati is the patroness of music and arts.
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Books or Educational Tools
Since Basant Panchami honours Saraswati, the goddess of study and wisdom, buying or giving books, pens, notebooks, or other educational materials is fortunate.
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Art Supplies
For creatives, Basant Panchami is a good day to buy paints, brushes, canvases, and sketchbooks. It may boost creativity and art.