Basant Panchami is a Hindu festival, celebrated during Spring usually in February. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on this auspicious day, who is the goddess of knowledge, music, and learning. Schools, colleges, and other educational institutes celebrate this day throughout India. Students pray to the Goddess to excel in academics, art, and music.
Though different states across India may celebrate the festival differently, some common trends remain constant. Women are usually seen wearing a yellow sari, the color the Goddess wears. Yellow is an important color because, during festivals, the mustard crop is often harvested. Different types of sweets are prepared as well and offered to Maa Saraswati and “prasad” is distributed.
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