Basant Panchami: Hindu religious beliefs and mythology!!!

Magh Shukla Panchami is celebrated as Basant Panchami. This time this festival is falling on 5th February, Saturday. Saraswathi Puja is especially performed on this day, it is said that Goddess Saraswati had appeared on the day of Basant Panchami, hence Goddess Saraswathi is worshiped on this day. Apart from this, the worship of Cupid is also done on this day, but do you know why it is so? 

According to Hindu religious beliefs, there is a tradition to worship Kamdev on the day of Basant Panchami. In the scriptures, Kamadeva is considered to be the lord of love. It is believed that if they are not there then the progress of the universe will stop. Along with this, the feeling of love in the creatures will end. This is the reason why special importance is given to Kamadeva.

Why is Kamdev worshiped on Basant Panchami?

According to the scriptures, the spring season is related to Kamdev. With the arrival of spring, the weather becomes pleasant. A different kind of beauty is seen in nature. Along with humans, happiness is transmitted to other creatures as well. According to mythological beliefs, Kamdev is the son of Goddess lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. He was married to Goddess Rati. Goddess Rati is the goddess of attraction and love. However, in some stories, Kamadeva is described as the son of Brahma.

Lord shiva has given a boon to Kamadeva

According to mythology, Kamadeva once broke the penance of Lord Shiva. Because of this Shiva's mind became fickle. When lord shiva came to know about the truth, he consumed Kamadeva with his anger. Knowing this, Kamadeva's wife Rati started mourning. It is said that at the request of Rati, lord shiva granted Kamadeva a boon to reside in nature in the form of a spirit.