Vasant Panchami (also known as Vasant Panchami) is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, music, and arts. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and Nepal, as well as in some parts of Bangladesh and Indonesia. It falls on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Magha month in the Hindu calendar. It usually occurs in January or February. In 2025, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on February 2nd. Basant Panchami is not just a festival of worship, but also a celebration of knowledge, joy, and the arrival of spring. Whether you fly kites, worship Goddess Saraswati, or enjoy delicious sweets, itβs a day filled with positivity and happiness!
Saraswati Puja is celebrated like Durga Puja in Bengal! Homes, schools, and colleges set up beautiful pandal
decorations for the goddess.
Girls wear yellow sarees, and students seek blessings for wisdom.
Special dishes like khichuri, labra, and sweets are prepared.
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The sky turns colorful with thousands of kites as locals celebrate Vasant Utsav.
People fly kites from rooftops, competing to cut othersβ strings.
The Royal Family of Jaipur also participates in kite flying!
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