The festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated on fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh
month. This year, the festival will be celebrated on 26th January 2024.
Saraswati is the Goddess of wisdom and music. Wisdom is considered the best of all
things in this world. It is believed that Mother Laxmi and Kaali resides where Goddess
Saraswati lives.
According to the Hindu calendar, Basant Panchami is celebrated on the Panchami (fifth
date) of Magh Masa, Shukla Paksha. In India, specifically six seasons are known.
On arrival of Basant Panchmi the chill of winter season is on its departure. People
who where hiding in the blankets and quilt, feel a new energy flowing in themselves.
Worshipping Mother Saraswati on fifth date of Magh month, Shukla Paksha is of great
importance. According to astrology, the fifth hose of horoscope is called the house
of education.