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Basant Panchami 2021: Unknown facts about Vasant Panchami
Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occurs 40 days later.
DNA Web Team
Feb 16, 2021, 09:31 AM IST
In India, Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami is dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, arts and music, Saraswati. The day is celebrated with much pomp and fervour in North India.
In some parts of India, people also worship the God of Love, Kamadeva on this day. Interestingly, the day also heralds the arrival of Spring. Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occurs 40 days later.
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