On the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other political leaders shared their warm wishes, praying for wisdom, prosperity, and well-being for all.
Prime Minister Modi took to X to convey his greetings, saying, “Best wishes on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.”
Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his heartfelt greetings, saying, “Heartiest greetings to all the countrymen on the sacred festival of Basant Panchami. I wish that Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, and discretion, brings happiness and prosperity into everyone’s life.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari joined in the celebrations with his own wishes, stating, “Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the auspicious festival of Basant Panchami. On this festival of enthusiasm and joy, may Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning, bring joy and happiness into everyone’s life.”
BJP National President JP Nadda shared his message, writing, “Heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, the festival dedicated to the worship of Maa Saraswati, the goddess of learning, wisdom, and knowledge, as well as love for nature. May Mother Saraswati illuminate the life of all of you with the light of knowledge and provide happiness, prosperity, and good health. Hail Mother Sharada!”
Union Minister Anurag Thakur also wished the people well, sharing a Sanskrit shloka in his post and writing, “Happy Basant Panchami to you all. May Goddess of consciousness, wisdom, and discrimination, Maa Saraswati, keep her grace upon you all and bring welfare to the entire world.”
Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, Shri Panchami, and Saraswati Panchami, is celebrated on the first day of spring and marks the fifth day of the Magha month. It also signals the beginning of Holi preparations, which occur forty days after the festival. The day is dedicated to Maa Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning, music, and the arts.