Saraswati Puja 2025: Is It on February 2 or 3? Check the Date, Time, Rituals, Saraswati Vandana, and Significance of Basant Panchami

Saraswati Puja 2025: Is It on February 2 or 3? Check the Date, Time, Rituals, Saraswati Vandana, and Significance of Basant Panchami
Vasant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, is a festival that celebrates Maa Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, creativity, and intellect. This occasion is marked with devotion and simplicity, as devotees across India seek blessings for academic and creative success.
The festival is widely observed in states like West Bengal, Odisha, Delhi, Assam, and Bihar, and is often referred to as ‘Basant Panchami’ in various regions.
Key Dates and Timings for Vasant Panchami 2025
There has been some uncertainty regarding the exact date for Saraswati Puja this year. While some believe it falls on February 2, others argue it should be observed on February 3.
According to Drik Panchang, Vasant Panchami in 2025 will be observed on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The auspicious Puja time is from 7:09 AM to 12:35 PM, lasting a total of 5 hours and 26 minutes.
- Madhyanha Moment: 12:35 PM
- Panchami Tithi Begins: 9:14 AM on February 2, 2025
- Panchami Tithi Ends: 6:52 AM on February 3, 2025
To ensure the Puja is conducted correctly, it is recommended to perform it during the prevailing Panchami Tithi.
How to Perform Saraswati Puja
To honor Maa Saraswati on this auspicious day:
- Start Early: Wake up during Brahma Muhurat (early morning hours) and take a refreshing bath to purify yourself.
- Prepare the Puja Space: Decorate the area with fresh flowers, garlands, sweets, and fruits.
- Daily Rituals: Light incense and a ghee diya. Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets while reciting Saraswati mantras.
- Saraswati Vandana: Begin with the hymn “Saraswati Ya Kundendu,” a renowned stuti from the Saraswati Stotram, to invoke the goddess’s blessings.
Importance for Students
In many households, children, especially students, participate actively in Saraswati Puja. They are encouraged to clean and organize their study areas, arrange their books neatly, and take part in the rituals. This practice symbolizes paying homage to the goddess for wisdom and learning.
Saraswati Vandana
The hymn “Saraswati Ya Kundendu” is central to Saraswati Puja:
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता।
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना॥
या ब्रह्माच्युत शंकरप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता।
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥१॥
शुक्लां ब्रह्मविचार सार परमामाद्यां जगद्व्यापिनीं।
वीणा-पुस्तक-धारिणीमभयदां जाड्यान्धकारापहाम्॥
हस्ते स्फटिकमालिकां विदधतीं पद्मासने संस्थिताम्।
वन्दे तां परमेश्वरीं भगवतीं बुद्धिप्रदां शारदाम्॥२॥
Celebration of Learning and Creativity
Saraswati Puja is more than a ritual; it is a joyous occasion to celebrate the values of learning, enlightenment, and creative expression. By performing the Puja during the auspicious Panchami Tithi, devotees can seek Maa Saraswati’s blessings for a fulfilling and prosperous life.
For detailed timings and guidelines, visit Drik Panchang’s official website.