Vasant Panchami, also spelled Basant Panchami, is a festival that marks the preliminary preparations for the arrival of spring, celebrated by people in various ways depending upon the region in the Indian subcontinent.

1. Organize a puja (prayer ceremony) at home or at a temple to honor the goddess Saraswati.

2. Make and offer traditional yellow dishes, such as kesar halwa (saffron dessert) or kesari bhath (saffron rice).

3. Wear yellow clothes or put up yellow decorations to honor the color of spring and the goddess Saraswati.

4. Participate in cultural events, such as kite flying, folk dancing, and music performances.

5. Have a special meal with family or friends, featuring traditional dishes such as puri (deep-fried bread), chole (spicy chickpea curry), and rabri (sweet milk dessert).

6. Take part in charitable activities, such as visiting an elderly home or donating to a worthy cause.

7. Organize a book exchange or book club event to celebrate the goddess of knowledge and wisdom.

8. Hold a poetry reading or writing workshop to celebrate the goddess of literature and the arts.

9. Visit a museum or art gallery to learn about the history and cultural significance of Vasant Panchami.

10. Take a nature walk and appreciate the beauty of spring flowers, such as marigolds and mustard flowers, which are commonly associated with the festival.

• Date: February 14 2024
• Also Called: Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja
• Significance: Spring, harvest, goddess Saraswati
• Type: cultural
• Celebrations: Puja and social functions,Kite flying
• Observed By: Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Muslims in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Java and Bali (Indonesia)
• Religious Type: Hinduism