Vasant Panchami
Also known as: Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja
Happy Vasant Panchami
Significance
Vasant Panchami celebrates the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati, deity of knowledge, music, and arts. Students worship her for academic success. Yellow color symbolizes the mustard fields in bloom.
Rituals & Observances
- Saraswati Puja
- Placing books near deity
- Starting children's education (Vidyarambham)
- Wearing yellow clothes
- Flying kites
Traditions & Customs
- Decorating with yellow flowers
- Schools and colleges organize pujas
- Music and art performances
- Eating yellow foods
- Beginning of spring festivities