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Jaishankar, Murmu, Modi Extend Basant Panchami Greetings Nationwide

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended warm greetings for Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also shared heartfelt messages for the festival, wishing for prosperity and the light of knowledge. Across the country, devotees gathered in large numbers at holy sites including the Sangam in Prayagraj and Saryu Ghat in Ayodhya for rituals. The annual Magh Mela pilgrimage, which began in early January, continues with significant participation.

Key Points: Leaders Extend Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja Greetings

  • Leaders share festive greetings
  • Devotees gather at Sangam, Ayodhya
  • Special prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple
  • Magh Mela pilgrimage continues
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EAM Jaishankar extends wishes on Basant Panchami

EAM S Jaishankar, President Droupadi Murmu, and PM Narendra Modi share festive messages for Basant Panchami as devotees gather at holy sites.

"Wishing you all countless blessings on the sacred festival of Basant Panchami - Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, January 23

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday extended wishes on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Pooja being celebrated across the country.

In a post on X he said, "Warm greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of Vasant Panchami and Saraswati Puja."

Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu also extended wishes on the festival for the happiness and prosperity of all countrymen.

"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all fellow countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, which is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm on the arrival of spring. On this day, we also worship Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. My best wishes are that this festival may bring happiness and prosperity into the lives of all countrymen. May the grace of Maa Saraswati continue to spread the light of knowledge in everyone's life."

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on the occasion of the festival.

He wrote on X, "Wishing you all countless blessings on the sacred festival of Basant Panchami, dedicated to the beauty and divinity of nature. May the blessings of Mother Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and arts, be bestowed upon everyone. With her grace, may every life always remain illuminated by wisdom, discernment, and intelligence--this is heartfelt prayer."

Earlier today, devotees gathered in large numbers at Sangam in Prayagraj during the annual Magh Mela to take a holy dip on the occasion of Basant Panchami on Friday.

In Ayodhya, devotees took a holy dip at Saryu Ghat and performed worship and prayers on the occasion of Basant Panchami. In Ujjain, a special Bhasma Aarti was performed at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

On the occasion of Basant Panchami, devotees continue to arrive in large numbers at the Magh Mela held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Magh Mela is a 45-day annual Hindu pilgrimage that started on January 3 and will go on till February 15 2026, centring around the holy Triveni Sangam (Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati). As a significant event, it involves holy dips, beginning on Paush Purnima and ending on Mahashivaratri, featuring massive congregations.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Good to see the wishes from the EAM, President, and PM. Basant Panchami marks the arrival of spring and new beginnings. The scale of the Magh Mela is always astounding. Jai Maa Saraswati!
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Rohit P
While the greetings are nice, I sometimes wish there was more substance. It feels like a social media checklist for every festival now. The real story is the devotion of the millions at the melas and ghats. That's the true spirit of India.
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Sarah B
As someone living abroad, reading about these celebrations fills me with nostalgia. The imagery of the holy dip at Sangam and the yellow flowers of spring is so vivid. Happy Basant Panchami to everyone celebrating!
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Karthik V
The festival of knowledge is so important. In today's world of misinformation, we truly need Saraswati's blessings for discernment and wisdom, just as PM Modi mentioned. A thoughtful message for the times.
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Meera T
Beautiful to see the unity in these greetings. From the President to the common devotee at Saryu Ghat, everyone is connected by the same faith and joy. May this spring bring new hope and prosperity to the nation. 🌼

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