Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Basant Panchami. For people who don't know, Saraswati is the Goddess of music, arts and knowledge. And as per Hindu
beliefs, offering prayers to Goddess Saraswati on this day brings prosperity and happiness into one's life. Basant Panchami is observed on the Panchami Tithi (fifth day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the Magh month. Most people wear something yellow on this day. It is believed that the colour holds a lot of significance on Basant Panchami. Hindu devotees celebrate the day by wearing yellow outfits, worshipping goddess Saraswati and eating traditional dishes. But why is yellow considered such an important colour on this day? Read below to find out. Yellow is associated with Saraswati. This colour symbolises knowledge and also denotes mustard fields - which are associated with the arrival of spring season. Therefore, yellow flowers and sweets are offered to the goddess as a part of the puja rituals. Additionally, yellow colour signifies peace and prosperity. At the same time, it is also a symbol of good health. It represents the brightness of the new sun and new life. Yellow is called basanti since it is visibly related to basant or spring. Therefore, it is the main colour for Holi.
When Is Basant Panchami 2026?
- Tithi begins: 23 January, 2:28 a.m.
- Tithi ends: 24 January, 1:46 a.m.
- Puja Muhurat: 7:13 a.m. to 12:33 p.m.
- Brahma Muhurat: 5:26 a.m. to 6:26 a.m.
- Vijay Muhurat: 2:20 p.m. to 3:02 p.m.
- Godhuli Muhurat: 5:50 p.m. to 6:17 p.m.
- Abhijit Muhurat: 12:12 p.m. to 12:54 p.m.
Saraswati Vandana
Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhavala Ya Shubhra VastravritaYa Veena Varadanda Manditakara Ya Shveta Padmasana
Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibhir Devaih Sada Pujita
Sa Mam Pattu Saravatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jadyapaha ॥
Saraswati Vandana Extension
Shuklam Brahmavichara Sara, Parmamadyam JagadvyapineemVeena Pustaka Dharineema Bhayadam Jadyandhakarapaham।
Haste Sphatikamalikam Vidadhateem Padmasane Samsthitam
Vande Tam Parmeshvareem Bhagwateem Buddhipradam Sharadam॥
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