Basant Panchami 2026 will be celebrated on January 23, Friday, a special day for worshipping Maa Saraswati. Follow this simple and precise puja method on this sacred festival to attain knowledge, wisdom, and success.
Basant Panchami 2026 Date and Auspicious Muhurat
Basant Panchami falls on Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami, which lasts until the afternoon of January 23, 2026. The Abhijit Muhurat for puja is from 7:13 AM to 12:33 PM, the most auspicious time. The entire day is considered Abhuj Muhurat. Worshipping Maa Saraswati during this period grants mastery in studies.
Complete List of Puja Materials
Yellow items hold special significance for home puja. Prepare the following:
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| Material | Quantity/Details |
|---|---|
| Maa Saraswati idol or photo | 1 |
| Yellow/white cloth | 1 for seating |
| Kalash, coconut, mango leaves | 1 set |
| Yellow flowers (marigold, palash) | Handful |
| Chandan, turmeric, kumkum | Small amounts |
| Incense, lamp, camphor | 1 packet each |
| Panchamrit (milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, sugar) | 1 bowl |
| Offerings: Boondi laddoo, kesariya kheer | 1 plate |
| Books, pens, musical instruments | For students |
These materials are easily available, and yellow brings prosperity.
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
Kalash Sthapana: Spread a yellow cloth on a clean spot, fill the kalash, and establish the coconut. Install Maa Saraswati's idol.
Sankalpa: Wake up in Brahm Muhurat, bathe, and wear yellow clothes. Take sankalpa with the mantra "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah."
Shodopchar Puja: Start with Ganesh puja, then panchamrit bath, chandan application, cloth, flowers, incense-lamp. Perform book puja.
Mantra Japa: Chant Saraswati Vandana ("Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhawala..."), seed mantra ("Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah") 108 times. Also chant Gayatri Mantra.
Aarti and Prasad: Perform aarti (4 times at feet, 2 at navel, 3 at face, 7 for full body). Offer pushpanjali. Offer kesariya kheer as bhog.
Students should not touch books before puja; receive them after.
Special Tips for Students
Vidyarambh Sanskar: Teach children letters for the first time; write "Aim" on their tongue.
Exam Success: Mantra japa sharpens memory and brings skill in arts and music.
Yellow Foods: Eat besan laddoo or kheer; follow the kite-flying tradition.
What to Do and What Not to Do
What to Do:
Wear yellow clothes; offer water to peepal tree.
Donate books and yellow clothes.
What Not to Do:
Avoid black clothes and non-vegetarian food.
Do not touch books during puja.
Religious Significance of Basant Panchami
This day welcomes spring and marks Maa Saraswati's appearance. According to Padma Purana, it destroys ignorance. Yellow symbolizes knowledge.