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Basant Panchami 2026 Date: Basant Panchami is not just a festival, but a celebration of nature, knowledge and the arrival of new energy in life. On this day, there is a shade of yellow color all around, enthusiasm in the mind and hopes blossom in the heart. Devotees worship with all their heart on this day to get the blessings of Mother Saraswati. In such a situation, like every year, this time too the question in people’s mind is whether Basant Panchami is on 22nd January or 23rd January? Let us clear this confusion on the basis of Panchang.
When is Basant Panchami: 22 or 23 January?
According to the Hindu calendar, in the year 2026, Panchami Tithi is arriving on the evening of 22 January, but according to Udaya Tithi and the beliefs of the scriptures, the method of worship on the next day is considered best.
Basant Panchami Date: 23 January 2026, Friday
Start of Panchami Tithi: 22 January 2026, 06:15 PM
End of Panchami Tithi: 23 January 2026, till 08:30 pm
Since Panchami Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 23 January, hence the festival of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja will be celebrated on Friday, 23 January only.
Auspicious time of puja (Saraswati Puja 2026 Muhurat)
Morning time is considered the best time to worship Goddess Saraswati. The auspicious time for puja on 23 January is as follows.
Pooja Timings: It will be from 07:13 am to 12:33 pm.
Amrit Kaal: It will be from 08:45 to 10:20 in the morning.
Method of Saraswati Puja
The color of this day is yellow, which is considered a symbol of energy, enthusiasm and purity. On this day, wake up early in the morning and wear yellow clothes. Install a statue or picture of Mother Saraswati by spreading a yellow cloth on a post. Also enshrine Lord Ganesha. Place the urn in front of the mother and light incense sticks. Offer yellow flowers, especially marigold or mustard flowers, yellow sandalwood, saffron and Akshat to the mother.
On this day, keep your books, pens or musical instruments near the Mother Goddess and worship her. This is the most auspicious day for children to start ‘Akshar Abhyas’. Offer yellow sweet rice, boondi laddu or saffron halwa to the mother. At the end, perform aarti of Goddess Saraswati and ask for her blessings of wisdom.
Importance of Basant Panchami
Basant Panchami is not just a date, but a celebration of moving from inertia to consciousness. It is said that when Lord Brahma created the universe, there was silence all around. Then he sprinkled water from his Kamandal and Mother Saraswati appeared. Mother’s veena playing spread the sound and voice throughout the universe. Therefore, this day is a day to dedicate our intelligence, art and knowledge at the feet of our mother.
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