Vasant Panchami 2021: Date, time, significance and history of Saraswati Puja

Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami will be observed on February 16, 2021. The Panchami Tithi shall start at 3.36 am on February 16 and will continue till 5.46 am on February 17. It is said that the best time to do the puja is in the afternoon but the entire day is considered as being auspicious.

Vasant Panchami Muhurat: February 16 at 06:59 am to 12:35 pm

Vasant Panchami Madhyahna: 12:35 pm

Start of Panchami Tithi: February 16 at 03:36 am

End of Panchami Tithi: February 17 at 05:46 am

Hindus believe that Lord Brahma created the universe and he wanted to see the universe with his own eyes. That's why Lord Brahma started a journey but he was left disappointed to see the complete silence and loneliness of everyone on planet Earth.

Lord Brahma then he took some water in his Kamandal and sprinkled it in air. After that an angel with a harp appeared from a tree Lord Brahma requested the angel to play something so that the Earth was not silent. That angel came to be known as Saraswati or Veena Vadini (harp player).

Spring is considered by many as the ‘King of all seasons’ and springtime is considered auspicious to start new work. Hindus believe that Saraswati was born on this day and that's why it is also referred to as Saraswati Jayanti.