Vasant Panchami · वसंत पंचमी
Vasant Panchami, on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of Magha, welcomes spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning, music and the arts. Yellow, the colour of mustard flowers in bloom, is worn and offered.
Dates
Dates and times are for New Delhi (Asia/Kolkata). They can differ in other places, especially outside India, and between traditions.
How the date is determined
Magha Shukla Panchami that prevails during the forenoon (purvahna) of the day.
Saraswati is worshipped at home and in schools; books, pens and instruments are placed before her. Many families choose this day for a child's first lesson (vidyarambha). Yellow sweets and clothes are common.
Regional and tradition differences
In Bengal and eastern India Saraswati Puja is a major community festival on this day. In Punjab it is known for kite flying.
What to recite
Sources
- Vasant Panchami, Wikipedia (2026)
Change log
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