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Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
Honoring Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and learning — the herald of spring.
📅 February 2🌙 Lunar calendar
✦ Why It Matters
Vasant Panchami celebrates the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati, deity of knowledge, music, and wisdom. Students place their books and instruments before her image for blessing. Yellow (the color of mustard blossoms) is worn by all.
✦ How It Is Observed
Saraswati Puja with offerings of yellow flowers, students offering books and pens for blessing, arts performances, children taught their first letters (Vidyarambham), kite flying.
✦ Sacred Text
“Ya Kundendu tushaara haara dhavala — O Goddess Saraswati, white as the kunda flower, in whose hands rest the vina and books — protect and bless us.”
— Saraswati Vandana ↗
Note on dates: This holiday follows a lunar or lunisolar calendar. The date shown is approximate for 2025–2026. Exact dates may vary by one or two days depending on moon sighting and regional tradition. Always confirm with your local community.