Saraswati
Vasant Panchami
The first day of spring, given to learning
Vasant Panchami opens the spring and is kept for Saraswati — goddess of speech, learning and music. Children are traditionally taught their first letters on this day, and instruments and books are placed before her.
Add Vasant Panchami to calendar (downloads an .ics file)
A chant for this day
Our library does not yet include a Saraswati chant, so we have not attached one rather than substitute an unrelated mantra. The day suits quiet study, or a round of Naam Jap in place of listening.
Browse the mantra library or keep a round of Naam Jap instead.
Date shown for New Delhi, India. Observance can differ by location because tithi, sunrise and timezone affect the applicable date — please confirm local temple or pañcāṅga timings if precise observance times matter to your practice.