Basant Panchami 2026: Saraswati Puja Date, Muhurat, Rituals & Significance Revealed!

• Basant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, celebrates the arrival of spring and honors Goddess Saraswati, symbolizing knowledge and wisdom.
• In 2026, Saraswati Puja falls on January 23, with the main Muhurat for rituals from 08:08 a.m. to 12:47 p.m.
• Devotees perform ritual baths, wear yellow, offer yellow flowers, and place books/pens at the deity's feet to seek blessings.
• Traditional offerings (Bhog) include fruits, Khichdi, Meetehe Chawal, Kesari Halwa, Boondi, Besan ladoo, and seasonal Ber/Kul.
• The day holds deep cultural significance, with schools and colleges organizing pujas to seek blessings for education and creativity.

Why It Matters: Basant Panchami 2026 on Jan 23 marks spring's arrival and honors Saraswati for wisdom and knowledge.