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Basant Panchami 2026

Saraswati Puja 2026: The holy festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Magh month. In the year 2026, Panchami Tithi will start from 02:28 AM on January 23 and will end on January 24 at 01:46 AM, hence Basant Panchami Will be celebrated on Friday, 23 January. This date is considered special for the worship of Mother Saraswati. According to religious beliefs, along with worship, charity is also given special importance on this day to remove obstacles in education and to sharpen the intellect. Donation done in the right manner brings positive changes in education related problems.

In Sanatan tradition, Basant Panchami is considered a festival to highlight knowledge consciousness. Mother Saraswati has been called the goddess who removes ignorance, confusion and mental instability. When there are frequent interruptions in education, the mind does not concentrate on studies or the memory power becomes weak, then it is considered not only practical but also spiritual imbalance. The purpose of charity on Basant Panchami is not only to earn good deeds but also to purify the mind and intellect. It is believed that donation made on this day infuses positive energy within the person and increases the ability to learn. Therefore, this day is considered especially fruitful for the students suffering from educational obstacles.

What to donate to remove obstacles in education

Donating things related to education on Basant Panchami is considered very auspicious. By donating books, copies, pens, pencils and study materials to needy children, the obstacles in education are gradually removed. Donating yellow clothes, yellow sweets or turmeric also gives auspicious results. According to religious beliefs, donating a book or writing material to a Brahmin or teacher is considered especially beneficial. If possible, it is also considered best to provide financial support to any school or student. While donating, one should remember Mother Saraswati and wish for success in education, due to which the effect of donation increases manifold.

Which worship and rules are necessary with donation?

Before donating, it is considered necessary to worship Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami. Take bath in the morning, wear clean yellow or white clothes and light a lamp at the place of worship. Offer sandalwood, Akshat and yellow flowers in front of the picture or statue of Mother Saraswati. Donating after puja is said to be more fruitful. One should avoid anger, ego or haste while donating. It is believed that donation should always be done with reverence and humility. On this day, it is considered necessary to consume satvik food and stay away from negative thoughts, so that the full results of worship and charity can be achieved.

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