~Shubh Basant Panchami~

Post Reply New Post

Next Topic

Prev Topic

Yuvika_15

IF-Veteran Member

IF Crazy Senior

Joined: 25 July 2005

Posts: 21853

Posted: 26 January 2013 at 7:08am | IP Logged

Salaam Namaste Everyone!

Aaya basant hansata gaata,
rang-birangi phool khilaata.

jhoom rahi hai har daali daali,
kook rahi koyal matwaali.

Gun gun gun gun bhanwara gaata,
titali raani se batiyaata.

Khush ho bachche patang udaate,
wo-kaata ka shor machaate.

sardi kehati ab hai jaana,
mausam lagata bahut suhaana.

aaya basant hansta gaata,
masti ki gaagar chhalakaata.

The CC team

is as always the first to wish you all on the special occasion...

the awakening of mother earth from deep freeze

the blossoming mango grooves

singing of koyals

http://dl6.glitter-graphics.net/pub/727/727906wrmyfe6o17.gif

the green fields of wheat and of course

blossoming fields of sarson

Basant is here..

Basant Panchami is a festival celebrated to mark the end of the gloomy winter and welcoming the vibrant spring.

It is usually celebrated on the 5th Magh (which happens to fall between January and February) which is why its called Basant Panchami

the festival has its root deep in Indian culture

numerous ancient paintings show the celebration of spring festival in ancient India

On this day, people dress in yellow and take part in many celebrations i.e. Kite flying. Yellow is a symbolic colour to this festival as it signifies the brilliance of nature and the vibrancy of life. There is a calm and vibrant feel to the celebrations of basant panchami.

http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs26/f/2008/174/2/b/Sookie_Kite_Gif_1_by_sookiesooker.gif

People offer yellow flowers to the Gods and Goddesses and prepare special dishes such as Kesar Halwa. During this festival, the Indian fields are filled with yellow mustard flowers.

The celebration of Basant Panchami is centered on Goddess Saraswati. Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom. She represents the different aspects of learning such as the sciences, arts, crafts and skills. She is said to be calm and collected, often pictured seated on a lotus/peacock, wearing a white dress, symbolizing purity.

Ancient Indian culture emphasized on gaining knowledge though quest and teachers were considered more respectful than even kings.

In such a rich learning tradition children also start their education with blessings of Saraswati on this day.

The festival is really popular northern Indian state of Punjab associating with martyrdom of Veer hakeekat Rai from hands of Moguls.Before partition the main Mela was held on his tomb in Lahore.

Now a days it is celebrated in form of various Mela's in various parts of Punjab specially in Patiala

Western Punjab also celebrates Basant with its vibrant cultural galore of pre partition days.People wear yellow and do patangbazi with spirit of spring in air.

On this special occasion, lets all wish one another and remind one another of the importance of learning, knowledge, wisdom and purity...

Live

Laugh

Love

Credits:

For editing layout: sami, jot, radha

For logos: -Najmeen-

Edited by MP_Radha - 27 January 2013 at 8:42am

The following 28 member(s) liked the above post:

mishtikhurana, kaurz, KS_Shreya, *Khushii*, -Mystery-, Angel-Jot., -najmeen-, -Wishes-, *mystic.moon*, Aditi_4ver, starsanjana, crazy2012, vkp1989, ttrocks, debasree04, AASUS, deboleena.manna, -Alina., MP_Radha, misty85, DevvivekAshNI, -GiNa-, SwastikAshNi, .S.i.m.r.a.n., Vasishtha, swashbuckling, ..Prinzy.., .-Nikki-.,

Dear Guest, Being an unregistered member you are missing out on participating in the lively discussions happening on the topic "~Shubh Basant Panchami~" in meme4u.com forum. In addition you lose out on the fun interactions with fellow members and other member exclusive features that India-Forums has to offer. Join India's most popular discussion portal on Indian Entertainment. It's FREE and registration is effortless so JOIN NOW!

*Khushii*

Cool Viewbie

IF Crazy Baby, BollyCurry Buzzer

Joined: 15 December 2010

Posts: 32078

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 7:15pm | IP Logged

Spring is here yet it feels so far away for me. Freezing =/

Beautiful post Yuvi di and CC's. It's great to read about it. Gives the warmth ;)

Enjoy the Spring everyone! Hug

-Khushi.

The following 2 member(s) liked the above post:

ttrocks, Yuvika_15,

Aditi_4ver

IF-Dazzler

Joined: 16 October 2012

Posts: 2850

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 7:30pm | IP Logged

Happy spring:-) :-)

The following 2 member(s) liked the above post:

ttrocks, Yuvika_15,

LastChance

Groupbie

Joined: 24 January 2013

Posts: 97

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 9:59pm | IP Logged

Subh Basant Panchami everyone.

The following 2 member(s) liked the above post:

ttrocks, Yuvika_15,

-Mystery-

Moderator

BollyCurry Buzzers

Joined: 31 August 2007

Posts: 20007

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 10:28pm | IP Logged

Wow, this is a beautiful post! Really gives you the warm feelings of Spring.

It's still super cold here I doubt we'll get to experience Spring till another month or two :(

Anyway, Happy Spring, everyone!! It's the most beautiful season with all the blooming flowers, green trees, nice warm days and cool nights.

The following 4 member(s) liked the above post:

Aditi_4ver, ttrocks, Yuvika_15, DevvivekAshNI,

DevvivekAshNI

IF-Sizzlerz

Joined: 09 January 2012

Posts: 12662

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 11:32pm | IP Logged

Happy basant Panchmi to Everyone! Aya Mausam Pyar Dosti Kaa

Very Nice Thread Yuvika.

The following 2 member(s) liked the above post:

ttrocks, Yuvika_15,

mnx12

Viewbie

Joined: 02 August 2010

Posts: 12255

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 11:39pm | IP Logged

Nice thread Yuvika

Vasant Panchami is on 14th Feb.

It's very auspicious day. Any new work can be started during the entire day, without checking a shubh muhurt.

Edited by mnx12 - 27 January 2013 at 11:37pm

The following 3 member(s) liked the above post:

ttrocks, Yuvika_15, misty85,

vkp1989

IF-Rockerz

Joined: 07 February 2012

Posts: 9818

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 11:44pm | IP Logged

HAPPY BASANT PANCHAMI Party

The following 2 member(s) liked the above post:

ttrocks, Yuvika_15,

Page 1 of 4
« previous
1
2
3
4
next»

Post Reply New Post

Go to top

	Topics	Topic Starter	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Shubh Navratri - Aaja Maa Ghar Mere ..	karan_NS	0	2036	05 October 2011 at 1:57am By karan_NS
	::Shubh.Deepawali:&:Happy.Diwali::	starry.phoenix	5	22750	27 January 2011 at 9:50pm By indreshi

~Shubh Basant Panchami~

Page 1 of 4

Posted: 26 January 2013 at 7:08am | IP Logged

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 7:15pm | IP Logged

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 7:30pm | IP Logged

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 9:59pm | IP Logged

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 10:28pm | IP Logged

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 11:32pm | IP Logged

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 11:39pm | IP Logged

Posted: 27 January 2013 at 11:44pm | IP Logged

Related Topics

Forum Quick Jump

Forum Search

Join India-forums Today!

Here's why members would love to be a part of India-Forums.com:

Join Us Close