New Delhi:Basant Panchami is celebrated as the day of Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom and knowledge. This day is considered very important especially for the students, because it is believed that on this day Goddess Saraswati appeared on earth and showed the path of knowledge to the world.

Like every year, this time too there is confusion among people regarding the exact date of Basant Panchami. Many devotees want to know whether Basant Panchami will be celebrated on 23 January or 24 January in 2026. According to the Panchang, it is very important to know the date and auspicious time of the puja, so that the puja can be performed with full rituals.

When will Basant Panchami be celebrated on 23rd or 24th January?

According to the calendar, the date of Basant Panchami will start on January 23 at 2:28 am and will end on January 24, 2026 at 1:46 am. In such a situation, on the basis of Udaya Tithi, the festival of Basant Panchami will be celebrated on 23 January 2026 only.

Auspicious time of Saraswati Puja

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  On the day of Basant Panchami, the auspicious time for worshiping Goddess Saraswati will be from 7:13 am to 12:33 pm.

  
  


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  The fourth bath of Magh Mela will also be held on the same day. Whereas Brahma Muhurta will be from 5:26 am to 6:20 am.

  
  

Importance of yellow color on Basant Panchami

Yellow color is considered especially auspicious on Basant Panchami. Yellow color is considered a symbol of knowledge, purity and positive energy. This is the reason why there is a tradition of offering saffron sweet rice to Mother Saraswati on this day. It is believed that this increases intelligence and good fortune and the mind remains happy. Worshiping Goddess Saraswati with devotion and in the right manner leads to success in education and removes obstacles in life.

Basant Panchami puja material

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  lime Blossom

  
  


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  wooden stool

  
  


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  Barfi made from milk

  
  


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  a vase

  
  


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  intact

  
  


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  yellow clothes

  
  


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  Ripe Banana Pod Pistachios

  
  


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  cow ghee

  
  


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  kumkum

  
  


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  Perfume

  
  


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  incense sticks

  
  


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  Turmeric

  
  


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  Malpua for enjoyment

  
  


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  yellow flower garland

  
  


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  yellow saree and chunari

  
  


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  khoya white dessert

  
  


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  mango leaves

  
  


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  to lay yellow cloth

  
  


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  white sesame laddu

  
  


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  Roli

  
  


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  Vermilion

  
  

Disclaimer: This is based on religious beliefs, JBT does not endorse it.