President Paudel Extends Greetings on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja

Kathmandu. President Ramchandra Paudel has extended best wishes on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.

Issuing a message of goodwill today, President Paudel stated, “I extend heartfelt greetings to Nepali sisters and brothers, and all children residing both at home and abroad, on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja, which is celebrated by worshipping Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, on the fifth day of the bright half of the month of Magh.”

Mentioning the tradition of regarding Goddess Saraswati as the deity of education, knowledge, and music, he stated that there is also a tradition of initiating children into literacy at home or enrolling them in school on this auspicious day. “Basant Panchami is also considered a major day for music connoisseurs to engage in the worship of Saraswati. There is also a tradition of choosing this day for auspicious undertakings that require favorable timing, such as marriages and sacred thread ceremonies,” he said.

He stated that listening to Basant songs and worshipping Saraswati today is not merely a formality but also an opportunity to keep our lives perpetually energized and inspired towards new discoveries. The message of goodwill stated, “Basant Panchami also holds significant natural importance. As the spring season begins and the sun moves further into the northern hemisphere, the days grow longer and nights shorter, gradually transitioning from cold to warmth; thus, this festival also signifies the closeness between Nepali life and nature. I believe this day provides inspiration as a connection to knowledge and the fulfillment of wisdom.”