Basant Panchami 2026: Saraswati Puja Muhurat, Mantras & Yellow Recipes
AstroAnanta Team
January 22, 2026
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Key Takeaway
When is Basant Panchami 2026?
Basant Panchami will be celebrated on Friday, January 23, 2026.
• Panchami Tithi Begins: Jan 23 at 02:28 AM.
• Panchami Tithi Ends: Jan 24 at 01:46 AM.
• Significance: It marks the arrival of Spring (Basant Ritu) and the birth of Goddess Saraswati (Wisdom/Arts). Wearing yellow and offering yellow sweets is auspicious.
Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the Spring season (Basant Ritu). Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge and music, this day dispels the darkness of ignorance and brings the light of wisdom.
📅 Date & Auspicious Muhurat
According to the Vedic Panchang, the festival falls on Friday, 23rd January 2026.
🕉️ Saraswati Mantra for Success
To gain intelligence, creativity, and focus in studies, recite this Beej Mantra 108 times on this day:
Chanting this increases memory power, creativity, and wisdom.
✨ Why is it Celebrated?
The Birth of Saraswati:
According to mythology, Lord Brahma sprinkled water from his Kamandal to create the universe. From this water, Goddess Saraswati emerged holding a Veena, a Book, and a Rosary. Her arrival brought sound (voice) and wisdom to a silent universe.
The Season of Yellow:
This festival is not just religious but natural. The fields are filled with Yellow Mustard Flowers (Sarson), symbolizing prosperity and energy. People wear yellow clothes to welcome the sun's warmth after winter.
🥣 The Sacred Yellow Bhog (Prasad)
Offering yellow-colored food to Maa Saraswati is considered highly auspicious. Here are the top 3 dishes to prepare:
Sweet rice cooked with saffron (Kesar), sugar, and dry fruits. The aroma of saffron pleases the Goddess.
A rich semolina pudding made with pure ghee, saffron, and nuts. A classic Indian festive treat.
Made from gram flour, these yellow sweets are a favorite of the deities and represent earthiness.