Basant Panchmi also known as Vasant Panchmi, a festival to welcome spring the ‘king of all seasons’ because it means pleasant weather, free from the scorching heat, the cold bites or rains. This festival is celebrated all over the country and has different customs and traditions in different regions. It is one of the most vibrant festivals of India. The word basant means spring and Panchmi means fifth day. Basant Pachmi falls on the fifth day of the Hindu lunar month of magh marking the beginning of winter’s end and coming of spring. Basant Panchmi is considered a very auspicious day for marriages and other auspicious activities like griha pravesh.

Basant Panchmi is celebrated as the birthday of Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, education, art, culture and music. Hence she is worshipped on Basant Panchmi.

Basant Panchmi is also called Saraswati Puja

Basant Panchmi falls in the spring season and nature is at its best during this season. All around us we find flowers blooming and birds chirping. The nature is permeated by a cheerful and a lovely spirit.

Yellow is the dominant color of this festival. The reason behind is that Basant Panchmi signifies the ripening of fruits and crops. The mustard fields in north India blooms during this season giving a yellow coat to nature. Several spring flowers are yellow across the world including the daffodils. People wear yellow clothes, offer yellow flowers to Goddess and put a yellow turmeric tilak on their forehead. Even the offerings to Goddess Saraswati are usually yellow in color.

Yellow color has a deep impact on our health too. Yellow is the color of optimism, brightness, cheery attitude and mental clarity. Yellow can be helpful in easing depression and encouraging laughter.

Here are few examples of those things which are yellow in color and have several health benefits from healthy, radiant and glowing skin, healthy hair to better immunity.

Sunlight

Nothing is more important to us on Earth than the Sun. sunlight is essential for human health and well-being. The health benefits of sunlight include generating the production of vitamin D, supporting bone health, lowering blood pressure, preventing disease, and prompting good mental health. Vitamin D is essential to the body. It promotes the absorption of calcium and yellow sunlight is the prominent source of vitamin D. The sun not only boosts your mood and can be an effective part of treatment for depression, but it rays have noticeable benefits for our physical well-being. But excess sun exposure is linked with increased skin cancer risk. So don’t stay outside too long without sunscreen.

Sunflower

The special thing about sunflower is that this flower revolves around the sun, wherever the sun rotates, hence its name is sunflower. Sunflower is attractive but it does not have any fragrance. Sunflower is used for many types of medicines in Ayurveda. Big nutrients come in small packages. Sunflower seeds are one such type of seeds that is loaded with high quality nutrients like Vitamin B1, B3, B6, Magnesium, Phosphorous, and Protein. Sunflower seeds are good for digestion as they are rich in dietary fiber. It increases energy level and good for muscles and bones too.

Marigold

Marigold flower is beautiful and attractive and sometimes it is addressed as ‘the happiness flower’. The main use of this flower is to make decorations. This flower is also used for worship in temples. Its bright yellow/orange color signifies energy of the sun, a source of vitality, vividness and energy.

Marigold flowers are very beneficial for skin related diseases. It is used in medicines that act on skin inflammation. Antioxidants and vitamin C are found in rich amounts in marigold flower. Calendula oil is distilled from the flower tops of marigold and has similar medicinal properties as the flower itself.

Grind some marigold petals and rosewater with peeled apple slices. Use this mask to apply on your face for 15 minutes and then wash. It may give you instant glow. Make the most of the goodness of marigold to keep your skin flawless.

Turmeric

Turmeric is one of the staple spices of every Indian kitchen. Turmeric is used as a spice as well as a medicinal herb. It not only adds flavor and color to different kinds of food, but also it has many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that keep illness at bay. Turmeric is a yellow gold for our health. One of the best ways to get the benefits of turmeric is to include in your diet in the form of turmeric milk or turmeric tea.

Turmeric is widely used in the skincare too. It is considered as one of the most crucial skin whitening ingredients in Ayurveda. It is known to reduce dark patches and even out the skin tone. Turmeric not only naturally brightens the skin, but also reduces pigmentation. It is a miracle spice that fights acne too. Treat yourself with a turmeric infused mask to get rid of your skin related problems.

Honey

Honey is among the most popular and widely used sweetener with enormous health benefits. It is considered very useful for weight loss. It is recommended to consume a little honey with warm water on empty stomach early in the morning for weight management. It increases brain power and memory too. Honey is known to be one of the best home remedies for dry cough as well as wet cough. Honey has been linked to health benefits like improved heart health, wound healing and eases sinus issues.

Using honey for skin is very useful because of its nourishing properties. Many people also use honey masks for skin tone correction and for glowing skin.

Honey is very beneficial for hair too. It provides nourishment to dry hair and gives you smooth and soft hair. You need to mix two tablespoon of honey with equal amount of your hair oil and apply it on your hair. Keep this hair mask for 15 minutes and then rinse it off before your shampoo and fall in love with your shiny and frizz free hair.

Banana

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world. It contains fiber, potassium and good levels of protein and dietary fiber. These essential nutrients can have a protective impact on health. Banana is a rich source of iron. Hence having banana is very beneficial for kids too.

Banana is used in hair care too. Mix banana, curd and honey and apply this hair mask for 20 minutes before shampoo and make your hair lustrous.

Lemon

Loaded with vitamin C, iron, potassium, phosphorus and zinc, lemon has several healing properties. Due to its fresh aroma, lemon is one of the most favorite fruits to make drinks and salad dressings.

Lemon is good for your skin too. It reduces wrinkles, treat skin damage and improve the texture of the skin. You can consume lemon juice or apply it topically. It is also a good home remedy for eczema and acne.

Apart from examples given above there are many other things that are yellow and super healthy for us such as mango, pineapple, yellow bell pepper, corn, pumpkin and so on. It indicates that our Indian festivals are not only celebrated just for fun, but also they have strong messages for us. Their aim is to inspire us to live a healthy and cheerful life.

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