Vasant Panchami arrives January 23, heralding spring and Saraswati’s blessings for wisdom and creativity. Indians relish it as a golden window for new beginnings—be it studies, businesses, or joyous events like marriages and naming ceremonies. But 2024 defies tradition: zero shubh muhurat for weddings.
Blame it on celestial drama. Guru (Jupiter) and Shukra (Venus) are ‘asta’ or set, a no-go for Hindu rituals per dharmashastras. Moon in Meen rashi pairs with Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra and Parigh yoga, sealing the deal against big celebrations. ‘Ancient texts are clear: combust planets disrupt harmony in unions,’ says Vedic expert Pt. Ramesh Shastri.
Normally, this abujh muhurat lets families wed without consulting panchangs. Not this time. Prospective brides and grooms, hold your horses. Channel energy into puja, yellow feasts of malpua and rice, and spring revelries instead.
Rooted in Magha Shukla Panchami, the day blends Saraswati vandana with seasonal joy. Expect falgun processions, yellow floral tributes, and community feasts. It’s prime for artists, students, and musicians seeking divine inspiration.
The wedding drought extends: Adhik Maas looms in Jyeshtha (May 17-June 15), freezing manglik activities. Relief comes post that, in purified Jyeshtha. Vasant Panchami 2024 reminds us: true auspiciousness lies in devotion, not just dates.