The celebration focuses on the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu divinity of education, learning, and the arts; here's why Vasant Panchami, also known as Basant Panchami, is a celebration of ...

This is very relevant at the onset of Vasant Panchami, a festival with immense religious and social significance in our society, said Prof. Kumool Abbi in a lecture. It is the festival of ...

The festival of harvest, Vasant Panchami (also called Basant Panchami) or Saraswati Puja marks the beginning of the Spring season in India. The Spring season brings with itself the lost lustre of ...

Basant Panchami 2024: Across India, preparations are underway for the joyous festival of Vasant Panchami, marking the arrival of spring and celebrated on the fifth day of the bright fortnight ...

One of the key rituals of Vasant Panchami is Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham, a tradition where young children are introduced to education and learning. Schools and colleges also hold Saraswati ...