Festival guide
Vasant Panchami
वसंत पंचमी
Arrival of spring. Worship of Goddess Saraswati for knowledge, music, and arts.
At a glance
How is Vasant Panchami dated?
Vasant Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
Also known as: Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, Sri Panchami, Saraswati Jayanti, बसंत पंचमी, सरस्वती पूजा.
Yearly reference
Vasant Panchami dates by year
Choose a year for the exact Gregorian date, Hindu date, observance rule, and related calendar links.
Names, timing, and observance notes
Are Basant Panchami and Vasant Panchami the same?
Yes. Basant Panchami and Vasant Panchami are spelling variants for the same Magha Shukla Panchami observance. Sri Panchami is another traditional name for the same date.
Is Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchami?
Yes. Saraswati Puja is the worship of Goddess Saraswati performed on Basant Panchami, especially by students, artists, schools, and families.
Regional names and traditions
Saraswati Puja, Basant Panchami, and Vasant Panchami
Saraswati Puja, Basant Panchami, and Vasant Panchami refer to the same Magha Shukla Panchami observance. Students, artists, families, and regional calendars often use different names for it.
Why this date?
Falls on Magha Shukla Panchami (5th day of bright fortnight in Magha month). Calculated by finding when the Moon reaches the 5th tithi after the new moon in Magha, typically in late January or February.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedVasant Panchami tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Purva BhadrapadaDietary practice
Vegetarian foodSignificance
Marks the beginning of spring season. Students worship Saraswati for academic success.
Traditions and Regions
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Common questions
How is Vasant Panchami dated?
Vasant Panchami is an annual Hindu observance whose Gregorian date can change each year. Samvat calculates each year's date from its tithi Panchang rule; choose a year for the exact date and tithi.
What is the tithi for Vasant Panchami?
The Hindu date is calculated separately each year from the tithi, paksha, and Hindu month for Vasant Panchami. Choose a year above to see the details.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.