Vasant Panchami 2068
Saraswati Puja — the day of learning, music and the arrival of spring.
Today's Panchang
Kashi reference · computed live- Tithi
- Ashtami
- till 18:59
- Nakshatra
- Bharani
- till 20:18
- Yoga
- Ganda
- Karana
- Balava
- Sunrise
- 05:27
- Sunset
- 18:40
- Moon sign
- Aries
- Sun sign
- Cancer
Muhurat & timings
Kashi/IST · astronomically computed- Sankalp (sunrise)06:38
- Sunset17:45
- Fasting window (tithi)04:59 → 2068-02-08 · 02:21
- Parana (tithi ends)02:212068-02-08
Festival days follow the classical attribution rules — udaya (sunrise), pradosha (evening), nishita (midnight), madhyahna or aparahna vyapini as each festival prescribes — computed for Kashi/Varanasi (IST). Regional observance can differ by a day in some years.
Read the Vasant Panchami puja vidhi, vrat rules and kathaVasant Panchami — Frequently Asked Questions
When is Vasant Panchami celebrated?
On the Panchami of the Shukla Paksha of Magha, in late winter as spring begins — the fifth day of the bright fortnight. For this year's date, see the date shown above.
Why is yellow associated with Vasant Panchami?
Yellow stands for the spring the festival welcomes — the mustard fields in bloom and the ripening light of the season. People wear yellow, offer yellow flowers, and prepare yellow food in the goddess's honour.
Why is Vasant Panchami good for starting education?
It is Saraswati's day and is regarded as an abujh muhurta, an auspicious day needing no further reckoning. Children are traditionally given their first lesson in writing (vidya-arambha), and new learning and ventures are begun.
Which goddess is worshipped on Vasant Panchami?
Saraswati, the goddess of learning, speech, music and the arts. Students and artists place their books and instruments before her, and worship her as the source of knowledge and its clear expression.
Other major festivals in 2068
- Makar Sankranti — 15 January 2068
- Maha Shivaratri — 2 March 2068
- Holika Dahan — 18 March 2068
- Holi — 19 March 2068
- Chaitra Navratri begins — 3 April 2068
- Ram Navami — 10 April 2068
- Akshaya Tritiya — 4 May 2068
- Jagannath Rath Yatra — 1 July 2068
- Guru Purnima — 15 July 2068
- Nag Panchami — 3 August 2068
- Raksha Bandhan — 13 August 2068
- Krishna Janmashtami — 19 August 2068
- Hartalika Teej — 30 August 2068
- Ganesh Chaturthi — 31 August 2068
- Anant Chaturdashi — 10 September 2068
- Pitru Paksha begins — 12 September 2068
- Sharad Navratri begins — 27 September 2068
- Durga Ashtami — 4 October 2068
- Maha Navami — 5 October 2068
- Dussehra / Vijayadashami — 6 October 2068
- Karwa Chauth — 14 October 2068
- Dhanteras — 23 October 2068
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) — 24 October 2068
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) — 25 October 2068
- Govardhan Puja — 27 October 2068
- Bhai Dooj — 28 October 2068
- Chhath Puja — 1 November 2068
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Deepawali) — 9 November 2068
- Guru Nanak Jayanti — 9 November 2068
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