Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja

Vasant or Basant Panchami is also known as Saraswati Puja, dedicated to Devi Saraswati. The word Vasant in Sanskrit means spring, as this festival marks the beginning of the spring season. It is celebrated on the 5th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Maagh (January / February). This day is also known as Shree Panchami or Saraswati Panchami.