By Sushant Agarwal
Published on | Jan 30, 2025
Celebrate the vibrant festival marking spring’s arrival in India, embracing nature’s fresh bloom.
Basant Panchami heralds prosperity, honouring Goddess Saraswati, the emblem of knowledge and wisdom.
Celebrated across India, Basant Panchami typically occurs in late January or early February each year.
People dress in yellow, fly kites and visit temples as a mark of respect and joy during Basant Panchami.
Devotees worship the goddess with offerings of flowers, books, and musical instruments in vibrant ceremonies.
Sweets like 'kesar halwa' and dishes infused with saffron honour the festival's vibrant spirit and its welcoming of spring.
Basant Panchami is celebrated diversely from Punjab’s lively fairs to Bengal’s grand pujas with music and dance.
Basant Panchami reflects the joyous embrace of renewal, symbolising hope, happiness, and new beginnings in the heart of spring.