Shree Panchami
NepaliAlso known as: Saraswati Puja, Vasant Panchami
Shree Panchami
About Shree Panchami
Shree Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in Magha (January-February) and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati.
Students place their books and instruments before the Goddess Saraswati idol for blessings. Yellow clothes are worn as a symbol of spring.
The festival marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated with great enthusiasm in educational institutions across Nepal.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Place books and instruments before the Goddess.
- Perform Saraswati puja with flowers and offerings.
- Wear yellow clothes as a symbol of spring.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Saraswati puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Saraswati altar with books and instruments.
- Offer flowers and prayers to the Goddess.
- Chant Saraswati mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to students and devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Books and instruments are placed before Goddess Saraswati to seek her blessings for success in studies and creative endeavours.
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.