Exact Date & Timing of Basant Panchami 2026
Per Hindu Panchang, Magha Shukla Panchami starts early morning January 23, 2026, covering most of the day. Tithi begins 02:28 AM Jan 23, ends 01:46 AM Jan 24. Thus, Udayatithi makes January 23 the celebration day.
Puja Muhurat: 07:15 AM - 12:50 PM (5h 36m). Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00-12:48 PM. Madhyahna: 12:50 PM. Avoid Rahu Kaal: 11:13 AM-12:33 PM.
Religious Significance & Traditions
Called Saraswati Jayanti, Vasant Panchami, or Shri Panchami. Marks Maa Saraswati's appearance. Goddess of knowledge, arts, music, wisdom worshipped. Children begin akshar gyan (vidyarambh sanskar). Yellow clothes, flowers, kesariya food offered as prasad.
North India flies kites, Punjab celebrates in mustard fields. Bengal does Vaishnav puja. Auspicious for marriages, griha pravesh without separate muhurat.
Saraswati Puja Vidhi Step-by-Step
Wear yellow clothes after morning bath.
Place Purification: Sprinkle Ganga jal, draw swastika.
Kalash Sthapana: Fill water, add supari+durva.
Saraswati Idol: Drape yellow cloth, offer flowers, chandan.
Mantra Japa: "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah" 108 times.
Havan: Offer white sesame, jaggery.
Prasad: Distribute kesariya kheer, yellow fruits.
Students dedicate books, pens. SkillAstro Tip: Emerald wearers gain extra benefits.
2026 Shubh Muhurat Table
| Muhurat Type | Time |
|---|---|
| Puja Muhurat | 07:15-12:50 AM |
| Abhijit | 12:00-12:48 PM |
| Madhyahna | 12:50 PM |
| Sarvashubh | 10:30-11:15 AM |
5 Miraculous Remedies & Benefits
Proven Basant Panchami remedies:
Vidya Siddhi: Yellow chandan tilak, "Om Aim" 1008 jap.
Career Growth: Yellow sweets on banana leaf to Brahmin.
Speech Defects: White sweets to cow.
Job/Promotion: Install Saraswati Yantra.
For Children: Kesari tilak on books.
Precautions
Use only yellow colors. Avoid anger. Practice brahmacharya. No tree cutting. Skip night vigils.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Basant Panchami 2026 date?
January 23, Friday.
Why not January 24?
Panchami covers most of Jan 23 (Udayatithi rule).
Best puja time?
7:15 AM to 12:50 PM.
What to wear?
Yellow clothes mandatory.
Do with children?
Yes, vidyarambh sanskar highly fruitful.
Fasting?
Fruits or one-time meal.
Gemstones?
Emerald/Yellow Sapphire (kundli permission).
How long benefits last?
Permanent with 40-day regular jap.
Home puja possible?
Yes, follow above method.
Conclusion
Seek Maa Saraswati's blessings on January 23, 2026 Basant Panchami. Perfect for education beginnings, career advancement. SkillAstro offers live puja darshan. Decorate home in yellow, embrace new starts.