Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami also called as Saraswati Puja is a festival in the Indian society that marks the preparation for the arrival of spring.
The festival is celebrated across India in different ways. It also carries significance in the Indian agrarian culture as it is as the farmers celebrate it announcing the arrival of the spring and the mustard harvest.
On this auspicious day Goddess Saraswati the goddess of learning is worshipped. Schools, colleges, educational institutions organise Saraswati puja and cultural activities on the occasion and pray for the knowledge and prosperity in the society.
In Indian society at many places, the puja is celebrated with performing different rituals and social practices. Like somewhere children worship their books and pen, while somewhere people sing folk songs. In many places people organize musical programmes as a part of worship. Distribution of sweets and fruits and community feast is an integral part of the celebration.
This day of learning holds a significance in the lives of those gurus who impart learning on a day to day basis. On the occasion of Basant Panchami, City Spidey spoke to a few teachers to know what significance does this day holds in their life.
Sanjay Jha is a classical vocalist shared that he and his friend used to collect chanda (donation) for Saraswati Puja and with that money, they purchased a statue of Goddess Saraswati and worshipped her with the people in their neighbourhood.
