Basant Panchami 2026: The spring season has been presented with different expressions in classical, folk and film music. Somewhere in the form of worship of knowledge, somewhere in the form of celebration of love and nature, somewhere the color of youth consciousness and change is seen.
Basant Panchami 2026: Spring is called the king of seasons. From here the winter turns into rosy cold. The wheat crop is now flourishing in the fields. The flowers of gram and mustard are in their youth. It is in the midst of this picturesque environment that Mother Saraswati incarnates, who is a Vidyadayini and a music practitioner. In such a situation, the song while observing nature sounds very charming.
1. Mata Saraswati Shardaya (Aalaap) – Traditional classical worship
The song from the movie Aalaap is a classical hymn dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, which worships the goddess of spring and Vidyadayini. In fact, in the Indian classical music tradition, spring is considered the golden period of the seasons. Its singing at this time symbolizes the beginning of knowledge, art and creation.
2. I Jhoom Ke Basant – Upkar (1967)
Nature, religion and patriotism have been beautifully woven together in Manoj Kumar’s most popular film. Basant song of Aayi Jhoom was composed by Gulshan Bawra, while its music was composed by Kalyanji-Anandji. This song reflects the joy and collective joy of the arrival of spring. At the same time, it also presents nature, weather and social festivals in a simple and easy folk religion style.
3. Sang Basant Ang Basanti – Raja Aur Runk (1968)
This song shows spring immersed in love, makeup and essences. This composition creates an allegory of human emotions with the change in seasons. The lines of the song written by Anand Bakshi were composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
4. Autumn Sawan Basant Bahar – Sindoor (1947)
Music: Khemchand Prakash | Singer: Shamshad Begum
This song reflects the cycle of seasons along with life. Through autumn, monsoon and spring, this composition beautifully expresses the feeling of ups and downs, hope and then engrossment in work.
5. Rut aa gayi re, Rut cha gayi re – 1947: Earth
Lyricist: Javed Akhtar Music: R.D. barman
This song symbolizes love, freshness and freedom in spring. The blossoming of emotions along with greenery and changing weather is its identity.
6. Rang De Basanti – Rang De Basanti (2006)
Lyricist: Prasoon Joshi Music: A.R. Rehman
This song, in a modern and classic style, colors spring in the colors of revolution, youth consciousness and change. Here spring becomes not just a season but also a symbol of people’s awakening and energy.
