Basant Panchami 2026: Celebrate with Maa Saraswati's Blessings & Auspicious Muhurat

• Basant Panchami 2026 will be celebrated on January 23, dedicated to Maa Saraswati, goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, and art.
• The festival marks the arrival of spring, with people wearing yellow, preparing saffron-colored food, and flying kites.
• Auspicious puja muhurat is from 7:13 AM to 12:33 PM on January 23; the Panchami Tithi lasts until 1:46 AM on January 24.
• Basant Panchami is an 'Abujh Muhurat' for weddings and other auspicious events, and is also linked to Shiva-Parvati's marriage.
• Rituals include offering white flowers, yellow sandalwood, saffron candy, and performing aarti with books and musical instruments.

Why It Matters: Basant Panchami 2026 celebrates Maa Saraswati, marking spring's arrival with auspicious rituals and blessings.