Basant Panchami, a day honoring Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts, is celebrated today, January 23, 2026. Devotees seek her blessings through rituals and acts of charity. Donating books, stationery, sweet yellow rice, and yellow clothes to the needy and Brahmins are highlighted as auspicious ways to express gratitude and receive divine favor on this sacred occasion.
