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Basant Panchami, a festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge in Hindu religion, is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. It is believed that worshiping and donating Goddess Saraswati leads to success in the field of education and opens the way for progress. There is special importance of making a special donation on this day, which fulfills the wishes of the person.
According to mythology, donating on the occasion of Basant Panchami is considered an auspicious act, which contributes to the welfare and progressive development of the society. Basant Panchami is celebrated as the worship of Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. Therefore, these items can be donated on the day of Basant Panchami. Donating helps individuals help many people and contribute to bringing positive change in the society.
Items to donate:
- It is considered extremely auspicious when educational materials like books, pencils, pens, notebooks etc. are donated to underprivileged children.
- It is believed that donating food on the day of Basant Panchami gives special virtue. Annadaan, or the act of donating food, is an essential charity that helps the needy in the society.
- Giving clothes to the poor to wear is also a good charity.
- Goddess Saraswati loves yellow colored things. Therefore, donating yellow colored items on this special occasion is of utmost importance.
- People who celebrate Basant Panchami can also make religious donations to temples or gurudwaras, such as offering food, money or other essentials.