Vasant Panchami is considered a sacred festival in Hindu religion dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning, knowledge, speech, music and art. This day marks the arrival of spring season and is also known as ‘Shri Panchami’ and ‘Saraswati Puja’. Tomorrow i.e. on January 23, 2026, the festival of Vasant Panchami will be celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the country. According to religious beliefs, the day Panchami Tithi lasts from sunrise to noon, is considered especially auspicious for Saraswati worship.
- date and calendar calculation
According to the calendar, in the year 2026, Maha Sud Panchami Tithi will start on January 23 at 02:28 AM, while it will end on January 24 at 01:46 AM. According to the rules of Udayatithi, the festival of Vasant Panchami will be celebrated on 23 January (Friday). On this day, worship of Goddess Saraswati, initiation of education and educational work is considered very auspicious.
- Auspicious time for Saraswati Puja
According to astrology, the following auspicious time is best for Saraswati worship on the day of Vasant Panchami.
puja time: 07:13 am to 12:33 pm.
Total duration: This period is most favorable for works related to worship, worship and education.
immortal time: The time from 09:19 am to 10:40 am is considered as ‘Amrit Kaal’, which is especially fruitful for worship.
- Importance of mantras and offerings in worship
On Vasant Panchami, the mantras of Maa Saraswati are chanted to increase knowledge, memory power and concentration. Worshiping Saraswati and chanting Beej Mantras gives peace to the mind and stability in studies.
On this day, there is a tradition of offering satvik and pure food to Goddess Saraswati. Specially milk products, sweets and fruits are included in the Bhoga. It is believed that such an offering is a symbol of knowledge and purity, which leads to continuous progress in education.
- Cultural and spiritual significance
According to mythology, Basant Panchami is the day of appearance of Goddess Saraswati. Apart from this, this day is also associated with the arrival of Rati and Kamadeva on earth. Therefore, this festival is not only a symbol of education but also of positive energy and balance in life. Students, teachers, artists and litterateurs perform special worship on this day.
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