Basant Panchami 2026: Auspicious Day for Saraswati Puja, But Avoid Marriages!

• Basant Panchami, celebrated on January 23, 2026, is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, deity of knowledge and arts.
• It's traditionally an 'Abujh Muhurat', meaning no specific auspicious time is needed for new beginnings like education or business.
• However, astrologers like Pandit Nand Kishore Mudgal advise against major auspicious ceremonies this year due to Venus being combust.
• Venus (Shukra Graha) in a combust state makes events like marriage inauspicious, as it signifies love and marital happiness.
• Despite this, the day remains highly auspicious for Saraswati worship, educational initiation (Vidya Aarambh), and religious rituals.

Why It Matters: Basant Panchami 2026 is ideal for Saraswati worship, but avoid marriages due to combust Venus.