Deoghar's Baba Baidyanath to Receive Special Tilak on Basant Panchami

• Basant Panchami in Deoghar is a unique celebration, combining Saraswati Puja with a special Tilak ceremony for Lord Bholenath.
• The Tilak ceremony for Baba Baidyanath on Basant Panchami is a pre-marriage ritual, symbolizing Lord Shiva's upcoming wedding to Goddess Parvati on Mahashivratri.
• Devotees from Mithilanchal play a crucial role, considering themselves Lord Bholenath's brother-in-law and bringing traditional Tilak offerings.
• The Tilak tradition, involving offerings like abeer, new paddy stalks, and mango blossoms, marks the beginning of Holi festivities in Deoghar, continuing until Harihar Milan.

Why It Matters: Basant Panchami in Deoghar uniquely blends Saraswati Puja with Baba Baidyanath's pre-wedding Tilak ceremony.