Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is a vibrant festival was celebrated across India to mark the arrival of spring and to worship Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, learning, and arts on 23 January 2026. It usually falls in the month of Magha (January–February) according to the Hindu calendar.
🌸 Significance of Basant Panchami
- Seasonal Importance: Basant Panchami heralds the onset of spring (Basant means spring), symbolizing renewal, prosperity, and joy.
- Spiritual Importance: The day is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, who embodies knowledge, music, art, and culture.
- Cultural Importance: It is considered an auspicious day to begin new ventures, educational pursuits, or artistic endeavors.
🙏 Saraswati Puja Traditions
- Worship of Goddess Saraswati: Devotees place books, musical instruments, and tools of learning near the idol or image of the goddess, seeking blessings for wisdom and creativity.
- Yellow Color: Yellow is the dominant color of the festival, symbolizing energy, prosperity, and optimism. People wear yellow clothes, prepare yellow dishes like khichdi and sweet saffron rice.
- Educational Institutions: Schools and colleges organize Saraswati Puja, encouraging students to participate in prayers and cultural programs.
- Offerings: Flowers, fruits, and sweets are offered to the goddess, and devotees refrain from touching books or pens until the puja is completed, as a mark of respect.
