Basant Panchami 2026 or Vasant Panchami is being observed on 23rd January 2026. It is also known as Saraswati Puja because on this day, special prayers are offered to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, art, and music. This festival falls on the Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi in the month of Magha and marks the beginning of spring in India. On this day, people wear yellow clothes and seek the goddess's blessings for success. This day is considered very auspicious for new beginnings.
Basant Panchami 2026: Date And Time
According to the Panchang, Basant Panchami or Saraswati Puja will be observed this year on 23rd January 2026, Friday. Panchami tithi begins at 02:28 AM on 23rd January 2026 and ends at 01:46 AM on 24th January 2026.
Basant Panchami 2026: Saraswati Puja Muhurat
The Saraswati Puja Muhurat on Basant Panchami 2026 is from 07:13 AM to 12:33 PM.
Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami marks the arrival of the spring season and is dedicated to the worship of Maa Saraswati. (Image Source: Canva)
Basant Panchami 2026: Significance And Rituals
'Basant' means 'spring' and 'Panchami' means 'fifth day', so this festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the spring season. This festival symbolises the departure of the harsh winter and the arrival of new life and vibrancy in nature. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Saraswati to receive her blessings of wisdom and knowledge and to dispel laziness and ignorance from their lives.
In astrology, it is considered an 'Abujh Muhurat', meaning that any auspicious work can be undertaken on this day without consulting an auspicious time. This festival brings new hope and happiness to people all over the world.
Basant Panchami is a day entirely dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Performing puja during the Panchami tithi on this day is considered very auspicious. People wear yellow clothes on this day to welcome the spring season.
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Devotees wake up early in the morning, decorate the idol of Goddess Saraswati, and offer her yellow flowers and kesar halwa or besan laddu. After the havan and puja, prasad is distributed among all the students and devotees.
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