Love is in the air and the city of Meerut is ablaze with celebrations as it welcomes both Valentine’s Day and Basant Panchami. With over 800 weddings, parties, and festivities happening, the city is buzzing with excitement and anticipation. From candlelight dinners to special arrangements for newlyweds, hotels and restaurants are going all out to make this day unforgettable. Join us as we explore the preparations and celebrations taking place in Meerut on this auspicious day, where love and tradition intertwine in a rare and magical way.
Today is a day of double celebrations in the city of Meerut! It’s not every day that Valentine’s Day and Basant Panchami fall on the same day, and this rare occurrence has everyone buzzing with excitement. In fact, the city is gearing up for over 800 wedding ceremonies taking place on this auspicious day.
With so many weddings happening, you can imagine the business boom in the market. The estimated revenue is expected to reach a whopping 240 crore rupees! Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for the festivities by organizing candlelight dinners and making special arrangements for newlyweds and their guests.
To make sure they don’t miss out on potential customers, hotel managers are reaching out through mobile calls and messages, providing information about booking and offering discounts. The Hotel Mandap Association Secretary has expressed the high level of excitement among people, particularly the youth, for weddings and other celebrations on this day.
If you walk around the city, you’ll notice that hotels have decked up their premises with yellow and red themes, some even going the extra mile with balloon decorations. It’s truly a sight to behold!
Let’s dive a little deeper into the significance of Basant Panchami. This auspicious day is considered ideal for performing important ceremonies like weddings, housewarmings, and naming ceremonies. The best part is that you don’t even need to consult a traditional Hindu calendar for auspicious timings.
Due to the lack of suitable timings for weddings, many couples choose to tie the knot on Basant Panchami every year. And when you combine Basant Panchami with Valentine’s Day, it becomes a perfect day to express love and affection in a fortunate manner.
Basant Panchami is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati and marks the onset of spring. It is customary to wear yellow-colored clothes and offer yellow flowers to the goddess. Students and artists seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati to enhance their knowledge and skills.
But that’s not all. Kite flying is also a popular activity during Basant Panchami, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil. So, you can expect to see colorful kites soaring high in the sky today!
Valentine’s Day, on the other hand, is dedicated to love and romance. It’s a time when people express their love and make memorable gestures to their loved ones. And with the rare conjunction of Basant Panchami and Valentine’s Day, this day becomes even more special for couples and individuals celebrating.
So, whether you’re celebrating love, the arrival of spring, or both, Meerut is the place to be today. The city is alive with excitement, love, and festivities. It’s a day that won’t be forgotten for a long time, especially since this combination only happens once every 60 years. Enjoy the celebrations and make the most of this special day!