Basant Panchami 2026: Date, Significance, and Saraswati Puja Traditions Across India

Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami or Saraswati Puja, will be celebrated on January 23, 2026, marking the arrival of spring and honoring Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, music, and arts. Devotees across India wear yellow, offer traditional sweets like kesari halwa, and perform rituals including Saraswati Puja and kite flying. Regional customs vary, with significant celebrations in Kolkata, North India, and other regions. The festival emphasizes learning, creativity, and new beginnings, with auspicious timings for puja observed nationwide.