Vasant Panchami
MarathiAlso known as: Saraswati Puja, Sri Panchami
Vasant Panchami
About Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami celebrates the arrival of spring and the birthday of Goddess Saraswati. It falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in Magha (January-February).
Students and artists worship Goddess Saraswati seeking wisdom and creative inspiration. Yellow flowers and clothes are offered.
In Maharashtra, schools hold special Saraswati pukas and children are introduced to learning.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees worship Goddess Saraswati for knowledge and wisdom.
Om Saraswatyai Namah, I seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for knowledge and wisdom.
- Wear yellow clothes and decorate with yellow flowers.
- Place books and instruments before the goddess.
- Offer yellow sweets and flowers to Goddess Saraswati.
- Chant Saraswati mantras and seek blessings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yellow symbolises the ripening of spring crops and represents knowledge and the radiance of Goddess Saraswati.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.