New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday extended his 'heartiest greetings' to all the Indians on the occasion of Basant Panchami, a festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati.

The festival celebrated across India, marks the arrival of spring and is considered an auspicious day for seeking knowledge and wisdom.

In a post on X, he wrote, "Heartiest greetings to all the countrymen on the sacred festival of Basant Panchami, the worship of Goddess Saraswati. I wish that Mother Vidyadayani may bestow her blessings of knowledge in everyone's life and bring welfare to all."

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to X and wrote, "Best wishes on the auspicious occasions of Basant Panchami and Sa...