Basant Panchami 2025: Why Yellow is the Auspicious Color of Saraswati Puja
Basant Panchami, a vibrant festival celebrated across India, marks the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, art, and wisdom. In 2025, this auspicious day will be observed with great enthusiasm, as devotees seek blessings for creativity and learning. One of the most striking aspects of Saraswati Puja is the prominence of the color yellow, which holds deep cultural and spiritual significance.
Yellow symbolizes the blossoming of mustard flowers, which blanket fields across the country during this season. It represents vitality, prosperity, and the energy of spring, making it the perfect color to celebrate Basant Panchami. Devotees dress in yellow attire, offer yellow flowers to Goddess Saraswati, and prepare traditional yellow delicacies like s...