Significance
The first breath of spring, dedicated to Saraswati — goddess of learning, music, speech, and the arts. Yellow, the colour of ripening mustard fields, is worn everywhere.
The story behind Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami welcomes the season of Vasant (spring) and honours the goddess who embodies knowledge and creativity. It is considered so auspicious that it needs no further muhurta — a day for beginnings of every kind, from a child's first letters to the first note of a raga.
How Vasant Panchami is observed
- Placing books, instruments, and tools before Saraswati for her blessing.
- Wearing yellow and offering yellow flowers and sweets.
- Vidyarambham — starting young children on reading and writing.
- An auspicious day for weddings, housewarmings, and new ventures.
Puja Vidhi & Prayers
Watch the step-by-step puja vidhi, aarti, and prayers for Vasant Panchami.
▶ Watch Vasant Panchami Puja Vidhi & Prayers on YouTubeVasant Panchami dates (2015–2035)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24 January 2015 | Saturday |
| 2016 | 12 February 2016 | Friday |
| 2017 | 1 February 2017 | Wednesday |
| 2018 | 22 January 2018 | Monday |
| 2019 | 10 February 2019 | Sunday |
| 2020 | 30 January 2020 | Thursday |
| 2021 | 16 February 2021 | Tuesday |
| 2022 | 5 February 2022 | Saturday |
| 2023 | 26 January 2023 | Thursday |
| 2024 | 14 February 2024 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | 2 February 2025 | Sunday |
| 2026 | 23 January 2026 | Friday |
| 2027 | 11 February 2027 | Thursday |
| 2028 | 1 February 2028 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | 18 February 2029 | Sunday |
| 2030 | 7 February 2030 | Thursday |
| 2031 | 27 January 2031 | Monday |
| 2032 | 15 February 2032 | Sunday |
| 2033 | 4 February 2033 | Friday |
| 2034 | 24 January 2034 | Tuesday |
| 2035 | 13 February 2035 | Tuesday |
Dates are computed from precise sidereal (Lahiri) astronomy for a New Delhi reference and may vary by ±1 day for some evening/midnight festivals depending on your location and regional tradition — the timings above adjust to where you are.