When is Basant Panchami and why is this festival celebrated, know its importance and auspicious date

Every festival has special significance in Hindu religion. According to the Vedic calendar, the festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh. On Basant Panchami, Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom, is especially worshipped. According to religious beliefs, by worshiping Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami, all the wishes are fulfilled and one attains knowledge.

The festival of Basant Panchami has special significance for the students. On this day, many types of cultural programs are organized in schools and colleges. This year the festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated on 23 January 2026. According to religious beliefs, Goddess Saraswati was born on this day.

Origin of Goddess Saraswati

According to the Puranas, when the universe was created, there was ignorance and darkness all around the world. When Lord Brahma created the universe, he created a divine power which filled the universe with knowledge and light. This power was Saraswati, who became the goddess of knowledge, learning and music.

Importance of yellow color on Basant Panchami

Yellow color has special significance on the festival of Basant Panchami because this color is very dear to Goddess Saraswati. Yellow color is considered very auspicious and fortunate on Basant Panchami. On this day, there is a tradition of wearing yellow clothes, offering yellow flowers and eating yellow food. Yellow color is considered a symbol of prosperity, knowledge, brightness of the sun, development of intelligence and communication of happiness. On Basant Panchami, houses, temples and schools are decorated with yellow flowers. On this day, the idol and altar of Goddess Saraswati are also decorated with yellow colour.

Basant Panchami date 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, the Panchami tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month will start on January 23, 2026 at 2:29 am and will end on January 24 at 01:45 am. In such a situation, this year the festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated on 23 January.

auspicious time of puja

There is a tradition of worshiping Mother Saraswati on Basant Panchami. According to the Vedic calendar, the auspicious time of Saraswati Puja will be from 7:13 am in the morning to 12:34 pm.