The Global Hindu Heritage Foundation in Assam performed the Saraswati Puja at all our Bala Samskar Kendras with great enthusiasm and delight.  
Saraswati Puja is celebrated in Assam with great enthusiasm, particularly among students, as it honors Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts. Saraswati Puja is one of the most popular festivals in Assam. It is also known as Basant Panchami and is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the goddess Saraswati. According to Hinduism, Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom, art, music, and knowledge. The festival is generally celebrated in January or February, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This year, it will be celebrated on January 23, 2026. From traditions to celebrations, here’s everything you must know about Saraswati Puja in Assam.
Significance of Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja is performed in dedication to Goddess Saraswati, who symbolizes wisdom, learning, and creativity. The festival is celebrated on Vasant Panchami, the fifth day of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Magha, typically in January or February. This day is especially significant for students and scholars seeking the goddess's blessings for success in their academic pursuits. 
As we can see, it is customary for children and adults to wear white or yellow clothing to symbolize the arrival of spring. Girls often wear colorful mekhela chadors, while boys dress in traditional kurtas. 
The festival is observed every year on the Shukla Panchami of the Hindu month of Magh and holds special significance for students, teachers, and academic communities. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Saraswati on this auspicious day helps students gain wisdom, clarity of thought, and success in education and creative pursuits.
Saraswati Puja is one of the most popular festivals in Assam. It is also known as Basant Panchami and is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the goddess Saraswati. According to Hinduism, Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom, art, music, and knowledge. The festival is generally celebrated in January or February, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This year, it will be celebrated on January 23, 2026. From traditions to celebrations, here’s everything you must know about Saraswati Puja in Assam.
Saraswati Puja is considered a very auspicious day for starting any new work. Celebrations like Griha Pravesh and wedding ceremonies are carried out on this day. On this day, the Goddess of knowledge, Maa Saraswati, is also worshiped, and devotees seek Her blessings in the form of wisdom. It is believed that Goddess Saraswati was born on Vasant Panchami itself. This festival also marks the start of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occur forty days later. On the day of Vasant Panchami, Goddess Lakshmi (also known as Shri) and Lord Vishnu are also worshiped. Businessmen usually perform this pooja as it is considered highly beneficial for their business.
Vasant Panchami is a festival deeply rooted in tradition and spirituality, celebrated on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magha, typically falling in late January or early February. The festival serves dual purposes—marking the onset of spring and worshipping Goddess Saraswati, the divine symbol of knowledge, wisdom, music, and the arts.
The importance of Basant Panchami knows no bounds. Known as the “festival of yellow”, it symbolizes energy, prosperity, and the freshness of spring—a perfect metaphor for vibrancy and the celebration of life. Basant Panchami is widely regarded as a moment for students, intellectuals, and educators to reset their objectives and seek the guidance of Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and enlightenment in their respective pursuits.
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