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Basant Panchmi (26th January) - History, Significance & Importance

The festival is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and art. This day is celebrated in Schools, colleges, and other educational institutes throughout India. Tap to know more about Basant Panchmi!
Abandoned by wife, Kalidasa was drowning himself. Goddess Saraswati came out of the water and asked Kalidasa to bathe in it. Blessed with wisdom, he became a great poet.
History of Basant Panchami
To honour Goddess Saraswati, Vasant Panchami is celebrated. While in some parts, the harvest and onset of spring is also celebrated.
Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchmi
Mostly, people wear yellow outfits.The colour yellow symbolises knowledge and also denotes mustard fields which is associated with the arrival of spring season.
Importance of Yellow on Basant Panchami
Basant Panchami is celebrated across the country with slightly different traditions and delicious dishes are cooked. People also fly kites in North India.
Celebration of Basant Panchami
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