Vagishwari Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the
Hindu Goddess of knowledge, art and learning. It is observed annually during
the Magh Shukla Paksha Panchami day. Vagishwari Jayanti 2018 date is January 22. This festival is of great importance in North India .
The day is also observed as Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja and Saraswathi Jayanti.
Vagishwari is one of the twelve names
of Goddess Saraswati mentioned in the Suta Samhita of Skanda Purana. Devotees
praying for knowledge invoke these twelve names of Goddess Saraswati.
Vagishwari is one of the twelve names
of Goddess Saraswati mentioned in the Suta Samhita of Skanda Purana. Devotees
praying for knowledge invoke these twelve names of Goddess Saraswati.
Yellow color is given importance on the day. Murti of
Goddess Saraswati is decorated with yellow dress and flowers. All people invoke
Goddess Saraswati for her blessings.
Young children also begin to learn the art of
writing on the day.