Basant Panchami 2026 – Perform Special Worship of Goddess Saraswati in Auspicious Muhurat

Basant Panchami Shubh Muhurat 2026 – People consider the day of Basant Panchami 2026 dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of art and knowledge. Devotees specially worship Goddess Saraswati on this day. This year, the date of Basant Panchami will remain very special because, on this auspicious occasion, the Moon will transit into Pisces. Jupiter will remain in the fourth house from the Moon, due to which a highly auspicious combination will form. Let us know in detail when Basant Panchami Saraswati Puja will take place, the auspicious muhurat, and which yoga will form on this day.

Basant Panchami 2026 Date

The date of Basant Panchami 2026 holds very special significance and remains dedicated to the goddess of knowledge and art. On this day, people follow the tradition of worshipping Goddess Saraswati. This time, Basant Panchami will be very special because the Moon will transit into Pisces on this day. Along with this, Jupiter will remain in the fourth house from the Moon. In such a situation, a very auspicious combination will form on Basant Panchami. This date will also create an excellent combination for students. People also consider this festival as the beginning of the spring season. Let us know in detail when Basant Panchami Saraswati Puja will take place, the auspicious muhurat, and which yoga will form on this day.

When Is Basant Panchami 2026?

According to the Panchang, the Magha Shukla Panchami Tithi will begin on Thursday, 22 January at 2:29 AM and will end on Friday, 23 January at 1:47 AM. According to the scriptures, people will celebrate Basant Panchami on 23 January, and devotees will worship Goddess Saraswati on this day. By doing so, knowledge, art, and intellect increase, and devotees receive the blessings of Goddess Saraswati.

Auspicious Combination on Basant Panchami 2026

On Friday, 23 January, which is Basant Panchami, the Moon will transit into Pisces. With Jupiter positioned in the fourth house from the Moon, the auspicious Gajakesari Yoga will form. The formation of Gajakesari Yoga by the Moon in the sign of Jupiter, the significator of knowledge, remains extremely auspicious. This creates an excellent combination for students. On Basant Panchami, the time from 8:33 AM to 11:13 AM will remain the most auspicious for beginning education.

Saraswati Puja 2026 Auspicious Muhurat

On the day of Basant Panchami, the most auspicious time to perform Saraswati Puja will remain from 9:53 AM to 11:13 AM. On this day, people worship Goddess Saraswati with full rituals at their homes, colleges, schools, and workplaces. Devotees pray to the Goddess for the attainment of knowledge. During the puja, they also offer items such as sindoor, adornment articles, and gulal to Goddess Saraswati. The spring season also begins from this day.

Labha Choghadiya: 8:33 AM to 9:53 AM
Amrit Choghadiya: 9:53 AM to 11:53 AM

Special Mantras of Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami 2026

Main Saraswati Mantra:

Saraswati Mool/Beej Mantra (for knowledge and speech):
ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै ऐं नमः
Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. This mantra increases concentration and memory power.

Saraswati Gayatri Mantra (for complete knowledge):
ॐ सरस्वत्यै विद्महे, ब्रह्मपुत्रायै धीमहि। तन्नो देवी प्रचोदयात्।
Meaning: We know Saraswati, the daughter of Brahma. We meditate upon her. May the Goddess inspire us with knowledge.

Saraswati Vandana (for students):
या कुंदेंदु तुषार हार धवला, या शुभ्र वस्त्रावृता। या वीणावर दण्डमंडितकरा, या श्वेतपद्मासना॥
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकर प्रभि देव सदा वंदिता। सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवते निशेष जाड्यापहा॥

Meaning: The Goddess who is white like jasmine flowers, the Moon, and snow, who wears white garments, who holds the veena in her hands, who sits on a white lotus, and whom Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva always worship—may that Goddess Saraswati remove all my ignorance.