वसन्त पञ्चमी — महत्त्वम्
Vasant Panchami marks the onset of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of learning, music, and arts. It falls on Magha Shukla Panchami. Yellow is the dominant colour.
वसन्त पञ्चमी — महत्त्वम्
According to the Brahma Purana, Brahma created the universe and felt something was missing. Saraswati emerged from his mouth with a veena. She is also associated with the day when Kamadeva shot his arrow at Shiva to awaken him from meditation. Spring is considered the season of love and creativity.
वसन्त पञ्चमी — पूजाविधिः
- At sunrise, wear yellow clothes and offer yellow flowers to Saraswati.
- Place books, instruments, and tools at the altar for blessing.
- Students and artists perform puja and seek Saraswati's grace.
- Eat yellow-coloured food (kesar milk, mewa); fly kites in some regions.
- In the evening, distribute prasad and organise cultural programmes.
वसन्त पञ्चमी — मन्त्राः
ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः
oṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ
Salutations to Saraswati
वसन्त पञ्चमी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Kesar halwa
- ●Mewa
- ●Yellow rice
- ●Boondi
वसन्त पञ्चमी — अन्यनामानि
North India(वसन्त पंचमी)
Saraswati puja, kite flying
Bengal(সরস্বতী পূজা)
Saraswati Puja in schools and homes
Punjab(ਬਸੰਤ ਪੰਚਮੀ)
Kite flying, yellow attire
वसन्त पञ्चमी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Wear yellow
- ✓Worship Saraswati
- ✓Place books for blessing
- ✓Eat yellow prasad
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not disrespect books
- ✗Avoid tamasic food
- ✗Do not skip puja if a student
वसन्त पञ्चमी — FAQ
- वसन्त पञ्चमी किम् अस्ति?
- Vasant Panchami marks the onset of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of learning, music, and arts.
- वसन्त पञ्चमी 2027 वर्षे कदा?
- 2027 वर्षे वसन्त पञ्चमी Thursday, February 11, 2027 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- वसन्त पञ्चमी पूजाविधिः का?
- At sunrise, wear yellow clothes and offer yellow flowers to Saraswati.; Place books, instruments, and tools at the altar for blessing.; Students and artists perform puja and seek Saraswati's grace.; Eat yellow-coloured food (kesar milk, mewa); fly kites in some regions.
- वसन्त पञ्चमी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Kesar halwa, Mewa, Yellow rice, Boondi
- वसन्त पञ्चमी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Wear yellow; Worship Saraswati; Place books for blessing
- वसन्त पञ्चमी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not disrespect books; Avoid tamasic food; Do not skip puja if a student
- वसन्त पञ्चमी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- वसन्त पञ्चमी Saraswati देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming वसन्त पञ्चमी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
वसन्त पञ्चमी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2027 | Thursday | 09:19 am | — |