Vasant Panchami 2020: 9 lesser-known facts about ‘Vasantotsava’​ A few lesser-known facts of Basant Panchami which is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the ‘Magha’ lunar month and marks the onset of spring. DNA Web TeamJan 27, 2020, 09:48 AM IST As soon as the festival of Makar Sankranti passes, people start gearing up for Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami. Popularly celebrated as Saraswati Puja in West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Basant Panchami is dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, arts, and music, Goddess Saraswati. Basant Panchami also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occurs 40 days later. These references show the association of spring season with both Holi and yellow colour (the colour of Basant Panchami).

Source: dna January 27, 2020 04:18 UTC