Gyan Panchami 2025: The fifth day after the Diwali festival is known as Gyan Panchami. This day is especially dedicated to the worship of knowledge, wisdom, and discernment. It is said that worshipping Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, and Goddess Lakshmi together on this day bestows profound knowledge. This day also holds special significance in Jainism. It is said that the teachings written by Lord Mahavira were written down on this day as scriptures. Therefore, Jains also worship the Goddess Saraswati on this day to attain wisdom and cultivate knowledge.
Not only Jains but also those of other religions worship Goddess Saraswati with rituals on this day. Jain devotees worship the Agama texts, schools, and the means of learning. By cleaning pens, books, notebooks, slates, and other items and offering them for worship, they invoke the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, Lord Ganesha, and the Tirthankaras.
People of different denominations also observe a similar ritual. They worship various materials used in their studies and offer them to Goddess Saraswati. It is said that self-study and the donation of knowledge on this day inspire spiritual progress, pure intellect, and the path to salvation.
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Gyan Panchami from a Jain Perspective
Gyan Panchami is primarily a Jain festival. It is also known as Shuddhi Panchami. In 2025, Gyan Panchami falls on October 26, 2025. On this day, Jain followers worship their Agam texts, schools, educational institutions, and teachers. They cleanse religious texts and offer sandalwood, rice, and flowers to them, beginning their self-study. According to Jain philosophy, this festival is dedicated to the soul of knowledge. On this day, they remember the teachings of Lord Mahavira and invoke him to free them from the darkness of knowledge and lead them to salvation.
The Importance of Gyan Panchami from a Sanatan Perspective
According to Sanatan Dharma, Gyan Panchami is a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Saraswati. On this day, students and scholars worship their pens, books, notebooks, and scriptures, offering them whole grains, flowers, and sandalwood. It is said that donating books, notebooks, and other scriptures to needy students on this day pleases Goddess Saraswati. Self-purification by observing silence on this day is also considered special, which will surely please Goddess Saraswati.
This day is also considered special for Lord Ganesha. It is said that offering Durva grass to Lord Ganesha on this day is considered a ritual. Chanting the Ganesh mantra 108 times is believed to enhance concentration and intellect. Gyan Panchami is also called Labh Panchami, and therefore, reciting the Sri Sukta or Lakshmi Ashtak Stotra on this day bestows auspicious blessings. It is said that when Goddess Lakshmi resides with Saraswati and Ganesha, she no longer remains fickle but resides for a long time.
Collective Worship of the Three Divine Powers on Gyan Panchami
On Gyan Panchami, should Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, and the God of Wisdom, Ganesha, be worshipped as follows:
First, bathe the three deities with Panchamrit. Then, begin the worship with sandalwood, flowers, incense, and lamps. Invoke the Trinity as follows:
- Om Gan Ganpataye Namah
- Om Aim Saraswati Namah
- Om Shri Mahalakshmi Namah
Recite the mantras of the three deities 108 times as prescribed. Then, perform aarti for the three deities. Afterward, distribute prasad. If possible, donate to a needy person after the puja.
Overall, Gyan Panchami is not just a special festival of any religion or sect; it is a time for self-awakening and mental strength. Just as Jains pray for inner peace and inner strength on this day, so too do those of the Sanatan Dharma (Sanskrit religion) who invoke Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Lord Ganesha for wisdom, strength, and prosperity. This festival teaches us that by igniting the soul’s light, we can light the lamp of knowledge hidden within us and, like the Tirthankaras, we too can attain salvation.
FAQ- Gyan Panchami 2025
Why is Gyan Panchami celebrated?
The fifth day after the Diwali festival is known as Gyan Panchami. This day is especially dedicated to the worship of learning, wisdom, and discernment. It is said that worshipping Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, and Goddess Lakshmi together on this day bestows profound knowledge.
How to worship Gyan Panchami?
First, bathe the three deities with Panchamrit. Then, begin the worship with sandalwood paste, flowers, incense, and a lamp. To invoke the Trinity, chant the mantras Om Gan Ganpataye Namah, Om Aim Saraswati Namah, and Om Shri Mahalakshmi Namah 108 times as prescribed. Then perform Aarti and distribute Prasad. After the puja, if possible, donate to a needy person.
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