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News Topical, Digital Desk : Every year, the festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Magh. This day also marks the beginning of the spring season. On this day, worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, art, and music, is customary. It is said that worshipping on this day dispels darkness from life and brings success in all endeavors. Let us find out in this article when will Basant Panchami be celebrated in
2026 ?
Basant Panchami 2026 Date And Time
According to the Vedic calendar, the Panchami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Magha will begin at 2:28 am on January 23, 2026. It will end at 1:46 am on January 24. Therefore, the festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated on January 23, 2026.
- Saraswati Puja Muhurta – 7:13 am to 12:33 pm
Significance of Basant Panchami (Basant Panchami 2026 Significance)
According to religious beliefs, Goddess Saraswati appeared from the mouth of Lord Brahma on this day. Her appearance dispelled the darkness of ignorance from the world. This day is also known as "Abujh Muhurat," meaning that auspicious ceremonies such as marriage, tonsure, or housewarming ceremonies do not require consulting the almanac.
Saraswati Puja Rituals (Basant Panchami 2026)
- Mother Saraswati is very fond of yellow colour.
- Wear yellow clothes on this day and include yellow things in the puja.
- Spread a yellow cloth on the puja platform and install the idol of Goddess Saraswati.
- Also install the idol of Lord Ganesha.
- Place a pot filled with water on the right side of the altar.
- Children should place their books, pens and other work related items at the feet of the mother and worship them also.
- Offer yellow rice, boondi laddus and saffron halwa to Goddess Saraswati.
- Chant the mantra "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah" 108 times during the puja.
- Finally, perform the aarti of Goddess Saraswati and distribute the prasad.
Special Remedy (Basant Panchami 2026 Upay)
This day is considered highly auspicious for beginning a child's education, i.e., for alphabet practice. Having children write their first letter on this day is considered highly beneficial for their future.
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