Basant Panchami puja began at the disputed Bhojshala–Kamal Maula complex under heavy security after a Supreme Court time-sharing order. Hindu prayers continued smoothly amid tight policing, while separate arrangements were made for Friday namaz to prevent communal tension
Basant Panchami is observed at Hyderabad’s Hazrath Shaikhji Hali Dargah with qawwali, poetry and yellow flowers. Rooted in Sufi tradition, the celebration recalls Amir Khusrau’s legacy and highlights India’s long history of shared cultural and spiritual spaces.
This two-day event, dedicated to the Pooja of Goddess Saraswati, brought together over 1,500 participants and featured a vibrant array of cultural festivities, including delectable food and captivating music performed in both Hindi and Bengali, a press release said
"Heartiest greetings to all countrymen on Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja! On this joyous occasion and festival related to education and knowledge, I wish happiness, prosperity, and wisdom to all countrymen": Murmu
Mumbai: On the occasion of Basant Panchami 2022, megastar Amitabh Bachchan extended heartfelt greetings to everyone. The day is full of double happiness as February 5 also marks the birthday of his son Abhishek Bachchan. “Basant Panchami ki anek anek shubhkamnaye. Aur aaj putra janam divas pe badhai aashirwad dher sara pyaar,” Big B wrote […]
I wish that the arrival of spring brings happiness, prosperity and best of health in the lives of all the countrymen and Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, illuminates everyone's life with the light of knowledge
Nizamuddin Auliya's chief in-charge Sayed Kashif Kazmi told IANS: "We decorate the mosque with yellow marigold flowers every year on this day and wear yellow clothes along with same colour turban or strap on the head."
The two are residents of Kerala and were recruiting members in different states to carry out the attacks, Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said
