Mon Feb 03 05:18:29 UTC 2025: ## Basant Panchami 2025: Saraswati Puja to be Celebrated on February 3rd
**New Delhi, [Date of Publication]** – Basant Panchami, the auspicious festival celebrating the Hindu goddess Saraswati, will be observed on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. Auspicious timings for the Puja are from 7 AM to 12 PM.
Devotees will offer prayers to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, music, and arts. Preparations are underway for special pujas at homes, schools, colleges, and community pandals across the country. Students and others will seek blessings for academic success and intellectual growth.
According to Pandit Ramdev Pandey, citing the Hrishikesh Panchang, Vaidehi Panchang, and Darbhanga Sanskrit University Panchang, the Panchami Tithi falls between 12:45 PM on February 2nd and 11:48 AM on February 3rd. He stated that the auspicious timing for the Saraswati Puja according to these prominent panchangs is February 3rd. The entire day is considered auspicious for worship due to the Udaya Tithi.
Basant Panchami also marks a seasonal transition, signifying the end of Sharad Ritu (autumn) and the beginning of a shift towards warmer weather. Traditionally, the Faguotsav celebrations also commence on this day, marking the start of singing folk songs.
Several auspicious time slots are available for Puja on February 3rd, including Amrit (6:29 AM – 7:53 AM), Shubh (9:16 AM – 10:39 AM), Char (1:26 PM – 2:49 PM), Labh (2:49 PM – 4:13 PM), and Amrit (4:13 PM – 5:36 PM).
First Piper 