Basant Panchami Offerings: Know what to offer Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami; get her blessings

New Delhi: Basant Panchami is a major festival of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism). On this day, Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, learning, and arts, is worshipped. This festival is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Magha month. In 2026, Basant Panchami is being celebrated on January 23. Let's learn about the offerings that are made to Goddess Saraswati on this day.

What are Goddess Saraswati's favorite offerings on Basant Panchami?

Malpua – Offering Malpua to Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami is considered auspicious. Students who offer this receive good results in their studies.

Besan ki Barfi – You can also offer Besan ki Barfi (gram flour fudge) to Goddess Saraswati. After offering it, it can be distributed as prasad (blessed food).

Boondi – Offering sweet boondi or boondi ladoos to Goddess Saraswati is considered auspicious.

Yellow Sweet Rice – Yellow is Goddess Saraswati's favorite color. Therefore, yellow sweet rice made with saffron, ghee, mawa (milk solids), and rice is offered as bhog (offering).

Saffron Kheer or Halwa – Kheer (rice pudding) or halwa (sweet pudding) made with saffron is also very dear to Goddess Saraswati and can be offered as bhog.

Fruits – If you are unable to prepare sweets, you can also offer fruits such as bananas, apples, oranges, plums, coconuts, etc., to the Goddess.

Offering these items on Basant Panchami brings the special blessings of Goddess Saraswati. This leads to positive results in education, career, and family life. Spiritual seekers can also attain divine experiences through the worship of Goddess Saraswati.