This festival is known for its vibrant colours and decorations, and it is believed that the colours of Basanti bring good luck, joy and prosperity to everyone who celebrates. Basanti is also a time for spiritual reflection and devotion, and devotees often perform special pujas and prayers to honour Durga and her blessings.

Is Annapurna and Basanti puja same?

It is a pooja of Goddess Annapurna, the deity of food, and is typically celebrated on the second day of the Chait Navaratri. So, the answer is no; Annapurna and Basanti Puja are not the same.

Who invented Basanti Puja?

This festival is celebrated in the month of Chaitra (April) and marks the end of the winter season. People dress in bright yellow clothes, use yellow flowers and sing traditional songs to mark this auspicious occasion. It is believed that Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped to bring prosperity, abundance, and health during this festival.

Which place is famous for Basanti puja?

Basanti Puja is an important ritual in Eastern India, especially in Bengal, Assam, Manipur, Tripura, Orissa, Arunachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand. It is an occasion to worship the Mother Goddess and takes place over nine days in the Hindu calendar month of Chaitra Shukla Paksha Pratipada. The people of these states celebrate Basanti Puja with great fervour and reverence.

Why do we celebrate Basanti Durga Puja?

It is believed that the Goddess Durga emerged from the collective energy of all the gods and goddesses and defeated Ravana. This victory of good over evil is celebrated through worshipping the Goddess Durga and is known as Basanti Durga Puja. This festival marks the victory of truth over falsehood and reminds us to remain true to our values and inner strength.

Who is Goddess Basanti?

Basanti, who is also known as Vasanti, is an incarnation of Durga. She is the Goddess of spring and is prayed to for a prosperous harvest and good luck. Hindus in Assam celebrate Basanti Puja for two days, on the sixth and seventh day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month Chaitra (March–April). During this period, the worshippers decorate their temples with flowers and colourful items and offer prayers and sweets to the Goddess.