Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchami 2026: Know the Right Time and Complete Worship Method

New Delhi: The festival of Basant Panchami 2026 is being celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion on Friday, 23 January. This day is dedicated to Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, art, and music, and is considered a symbol of knowledge and creation in the Hindu religion. This festival, which signals the beginning of spring, is especially important among students, teachers, and artists. Worship, the importance of colors, and traditional events make this day more special.

What is the date and time of Basant Panchami 2026?

According to the Panchang, Shukla Paksha Panchami Tithi of Magh month will start on 23 January 2026 at 02:28 AM, and this Tithi will continue till the night of 24 January. According to calculations, the same day has been fixed for puja and main programs.

When will be the auspicious time for puja?

According to the IN local calendar, the most auspicious time of Saraswati Puja is considered to be from 7:15 am to noon. Meanwhile, worshiping Mother Saraswati is believed to yield positive results. The puja period will last during the day and devotees will perform religious rituals with devotion in front of the goddess throughout the day.

What is considered special on this day?

Basant Panchami is seen as the goddess of knowledge, art, music, and education. People believe that worshiping Goddess Saraswati on this day helps in increasing their knowledge, new thinking, and success. For this reason, special events are organized for students and educational institutions. Yellow-colored things like flowers, sweets, and clothes play an important role in puja, because the yellow color is considered a symbol of energy, hope, and positivity.

How is the puja performed, and who is present?

On this day, puja is performed formally at home or in temples. The idol or picture of Mother Saraswati is installed in a clean place, and flowers and intact and sweet offerings are offered. Many people also meditate on the goddess by placing books, pens, musical instruments, or pens in front of her. This increases concentration of the mind and there is belief that the blessings of the Goddess bring brightness in life.

What is its importance among children and families?

Apart from its religious meaning, Basant Panchami is also considered an auspicious day for the beginning of education. On this day, many families teach their small children to read and write for the first time or make them practice alphabets so that the child moves towards good knowledge in life. Wearing the color yellow and offering yellow flowers during puja is considered auspicious.