Vasant Panchami marks the onset of spring. This year, Vasant Panchami is being celebrated on February 1. People visit the temple and pray to goddess Saraswati – the deity of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. It is also considered very auspicious to get married or perform house warming ceremony (griha pravesh) on the day of Vasant Panchami. Celebrations and traditions* In addition to Saraswati Puja celebrations, people across Punjab and Haryana observe the Basant Festival of Kites with great enthusiasm.

Source: Indian Express January 31, 2017 22:14 UTC