Basant Panchami 2024: Rituals To Follow As Per Your Zodiac Sign

Basant Panchami, observed on the fifth day of the Magh month, honours Goddess Saraswati, the deity of arts and knowledge. Devotees celebrate the day with fervour, seeking blessings by worshipping Goddess Saraswati.

This year, Saraswati Puja falls on February 14. Astrologers suggest that following some rituals on this day can resolve students’ life issues. Additionally, aligning actions with your zodiac sign can attract the special blessings of Ma Saraswati, as advised by an astrologer from Deoghar, Jharkhand.

Pandit Nandkishore Mudgal, an astrologer at Mudgal Astrology Center in Pagal Baba Ashram, Deoghar, emphasised the significance of Basant Panchami, particularly for students. Goddess Saraswati, depicted with a book, veena and garland on a white lotus, is worshipped on this day, marking the onset of the spring season. According to Pandit Nandkishore, students can get positive results by taking specific measures as per their zodiac signs.

1) For Aries, wearing white during Saraswati Puja brings special benefits.

2) Taurus individuals are advised to use white sandalwood alongside white attire.

3) Geminis can benefit by offering reading material to Goddess Saraswati.

4) Cancerians receive special blessings by offering kheer.

5) Leos gain special benefits by reciting the hymn of Goddess Saraswati on Saraswati Puja.

6) Virgo individuals gain benefits by offering yellow flowers and wearing a garland of yellow flowers during Saraswati Puja.

7) For Libra, donating white clothes to a Brahmin or a poor person is recommended.

8) Scorpios receive special benefits by offering kheer to Goddess Saraswati.

9) Sagittarians should worship with yellow sandalwood to receive special blessings from Goddess Saraswati on Saraswati Puja.

10) Capricorns benefit from worshipping Goddess Saraswati in white attire on Saraswati Puja.

11) Aquarians receive special blessings by donating all reading material to a poor person on this day.

12) For Pisceans, wearing yellow clothes and donating yellow clothes while worshipping Goddess Saraswati during Saraswati Puja brings auspicious results.