बसंत पंचमी
Basant Panchami
The festival of spring and of Goddess Saraswati, when people wear yellow and children begin learning.
About Basant Panchami
Basant Panchami falls on Magha Shukla Panchami and welcomes spring. Mustard fields are in yellow bloom, and yellow is the colour of the day.
It is the day of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art. Schools and homes worship her, and many families start a child's education on this day with Vidya Arambh.
How to celebrate
Wear yellow and offer yellow flowers to Saraswati.
Place books, pens and instruments before the goddess for her blessing.
Do Saraswati Puja in the morning muhurat.
Offer and share yellow sweets like kesar halwa and boondi.
Fly kites in Punjab and North India.
Questions
When is Basant Panchami in 2026?
Basant Panchami 2026 is on Friday, 23 January 2026. Shukla Panchami tithi begins at 2:28 AM on Friday 23 January and ends at 1:46 AM on Saturday 24 January IST.
What is the Basant Panchami muhurat in 2026?
In New Delhi, the morning puja muhurat (purvahna) is from 7:13 AM to 12:33 PM IST. Pick your city in the timings card to see local times.
Why is yellow worn on Basant Panchami?
Yellow is the colour of mustard flowers in spring and is Saraswati's favourite colour.
Is Basant Panchami good for starting studies?
Yes. It is one of the most auspicious days to begin education, music or any new learning.
Around Basant Panchami
Coming up
- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DhanterasFri 6 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
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