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When is Vasant Panchami 2025? Find the exact puja timings, festival date, significance, and cultural importance of Basant Panchami celebrations.
Vasant Panchami, also called Basant Panchami, is a Hindu festival celebrated to mark the onset of spring in India. The term “vasant” means spring in Hindi, and “panchami” signifies the fifth day of spring.
People dress in yellow outfits and praise Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and the arts. The festival is celebrated by seeking Maa Saraswati’s blessing to start new ventures and flourish in art and knowledge.
Basant Panchami: History & Significance
Basant Panchami is believed to be the birth anniversary of Goddess Saraswati and is also known as Saraswati Jayanti.
As per Hindu tradition, Goddess Saraswati is supposed to be worshipped during the Purvahna time, which is before midday.
In north India, people offer marigolds and mustard flowers to Maa Saraswati due to its abundance during this season.
Vasant Panchami is considered a significant day to begin one’s educational journey. Many schools and colleges in Punjab, UP, and other north Indian states hold prayers to worship Goddess Saraswati and seek her blessings for a fruitful academic life.
Most schools and colleges in Punjab and Haryana celebrate the occasion with folk dance performances. Girls dress up in vibrant traditional outfits and perform Giddha, a Punjabi folk dance.
Vasant Panchami 2025 Date & Puja Time
This year, Vasant Panchami will be celebrated on February 2, 2025. The best time to perform Saraswati Puja is from 07:09 AM to 12:35 PM. The most auspicious time to perform this ritual is called the Madhyahna moment, which will fall at 12:25 PM.
Panchami Tithi Start Time: 09:14 AM, February 2, 2025
Panchami Tithi End Time: 06:52 AM, February 3, 2025
According to traditions, performing the puja rituals during the Panchami tithi is considered auspicious for new beginnings and favourable for worshipping.
Vasant Panchami Celebrations
Vasant Panchami is celebrated with a lot of heart and zest. People perform religious rituals and partake in several activities to honour the Hindu festival.
Mentioned below is the list of some of the popular activities and rituals celebrated on the occasion of Basant Panchami:
- Wearing yellow and white-coloured outfits.
- Conducting Saraswati puja at home.
- Flying kites
- Showering Maa Saraswati with mustard and marigold flowers.
- Performing Saraswati puja at schools and colleges.
- Inaugurating an academic institution with Maa Saraswati’s blessing.
