Vasant Panchami

Vasant Panchami is a Hindu major festival celebrated on Monday 1 February. Worship of Saraswati and the start of Vasant ritu. Children begin their first writing on this day.

वसंत पंचमी · Monday 1 February · major

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Vasant Panchami

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Worship of Saraswati and the start of Vasant ritu. Children begin their first writing on this day.

When is Vasant Panchami?

Vasant Panchami falls on Monday 1 February.

Puja Vidhi

Puja Vidhi for this festival
1. Bathe early and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the puja space by sprinkling Gangajal.
3. Install the image or murti of your ishta devata; offer flowers, akshat, and a lit lamp.
4. Offer incense, naivedya, and arghya (water).
5. Chant the mantra or stotra associated with this festival 108 times.
6. Perform aarti with family and sound the conch.
7. Distribute prasad and offer dana (charity) to those in need.

Note: Worship of Saraswati and the start of Vasant ritu. Children begin their first writing on this day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Vasant Panchami?

Vasant Panchami falls on Monday 1 February.

What is Vasant Panchami?

Worship of Saraswati and the start of Vasant ritu. Children begin their first writing on this day.

How is Vasant Panchami celebrated?

Vasant Panchami is observed as a major festival — with puja, fasting, mantra-jap and kirtan. The full puja vidhi is on this page below.

Why is Vasant Panchami important?

Worship of Saraswati and the start of Vasant ritu. Children begin their first writing on this day.