All about Basant Panchami - the festival of spring
Invoking goddess Saraswati
In popular culture, Basant Panchami is dedicated to the goddess of knowledge, arts and music, Saraswati, and is marked by special prayers to her in North India.
Festival also celebrates Hindu god of love
In certain parts of India, people also worship the Hindu god of love, Kamadeva, on this day.
The festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the 'Magha' month of the Hindu calendar.
All things yellow
The colour yellow signifies the festival and the spirit of spring season. People wear yellow-coloured garments to celebrate the day.
Sweets are distributed and people decorate their homes with yellow flowers.
Kite flying: A common practice
Kite flying is a common practice during the festival. Many regions host kite-flying competitions.
Basant Panchami aka Shree Panchami
Alternatively known as Shree Panchami, the festival is also celebrated in Sufi shrines and is know as Sufi Basant.
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