Basant Panchami 2026: An amazing coincidence is happening on Basant Panchami! Know the exact date, most auspicious time of puja and simple method, blessings of Goddess Saraswati will be showered.

New Delhi: The holy festival of Basant Panchami, dedicated to Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and art, is about to come. Celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month, this festival also brings the message of the arrival of spring season. In the year 2026, this festival will be celebrated on Monday, February 2, which is creating a wonderful coincidence. On this day, worshiping Goddess Saraswati as per the rituals gives the blessing of intelligence and knowledge and opens the doors of success in every field of life. Let us know the most auspicious time of puja, simple method and every special thing related to this day.

Basant Panchami 2026: Date and auspicious time
According to the calendar, in the year 2026, Basant Panchami will be celebrated on Monday, February 2. According to astrologers, the most auspicious time for worship on this day will be from morning after sunrise till afternoon. The time between 7 am to 1 pm is considered best for worshiping Goddess Saraswati. During this time, there is purity in the environment and the effect of mantras increases manifold, due to which quick results of worship are achieved.

The simplest method of Saraswati puja at home
You can get the blessings of Mother Saraswati at home without any complication. Follow this simple method:

• Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean yellow colored clothes.
• Spread a yellow cloth on a post in the north-east corner of the house and install the idol or picture of Mother Saraswati.
• Offer a garland of yellow flowers, especially marigold flowers, to the mother. Also apply tilak with roli, sandalwood and akshat.
• Offer saffron kheer, gram flour laddu or any other yellow colored sweet to the Goddess of Knowledge.
• Light a ghee lamp and chant the mantra “Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah” 108 times with full devotion.
• After this, recite Saraswati Chalisa and finally perform Aarti with camphor and distribute Prasad among everyone.
• On this day, children’s books, pens or musical instruments should also be placed at the feet of the mother and taken blessings.

Why is yellow color special?
Yellow color has special significance on Basant Panchami. This color is considered a symbol of knowledge, energy, positivity and prosperity. In spring the earth also gets adorned with yellow mustard flowers. On this day, wearing yellow clothes, eating yellow food and using yellow objects in worship removes negative energy and increases the self-confidence of the person. This color communicates enthusiasm and joy in the mind.

Pay special attention to these things
To get the full blessings of Mother Saraswati, it is very important to keep some things in mind on this day. Do not consume tamasic food (non-vegetarian, garlic-onion) even by mistake on this day. Avoid getting angry or using abusive words with anyone. Keep control on your speech and follow celibacy. Mother Saraswati becomes extremely happy by donating notebooks, books or pens to needy students and blesses them with success in their careers.