Basant Panchmi 2026

Basant Panchami 2026 – Muhurat and Significance

Location: New Delhi, India
Puja Muhurat: 07:13:29 AM to 12:33:04 PM
Duration: 5 Hours 19 Minutes

About Basant Panchami

Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Magh. This day marks the beginning of Vasant Ritu (the spring season) in India. It is also the day dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, learning, and art.

The festival is celebrated when the Panchami Tithi prevails during the first half of the day — that is, the time between sunrise and midday. If the Panchami Tithi begins after midday and continues into the first half of the next day, then Basant Panchami is observed on the following day. However, if Panchami Tithi prevails even for a short time during the first half of the first day, the celebration is held on that same day.

Due to this rule, Basant Panchami occasionally falls on the Chaturthi Tithi as per the Panchang.

Spiritual Importance

On this day, Lord Kamdev and Goddess Rati are worshipped in sixteen sacred ways (Shodashopchar Puja), especially during the first half of the day (from sunrise till midday). It is believed that performing this Puja brings happiness, love, and harmony in married life.

Shodashopchar Puja Sankalp

ॐ विष्णुः विष्णुः विष्णुः,
अद्य ब्रह्मणो वयसः परार्धे श्रीश्वेतवाराहकल्पे जम्बूद्वीपे भारतवर्षे, अमुकनामसंवत्सरे माघशुक्लपञ्चम्याम् अमुकवासरे अमुकगोत्रः अमुकनामाहं सकलपाप-क्षयपूर्वक-श्रुति-स्मृत्युक्ताखिल-पुण्यफलोपलब्धये सौभाग्य-सुस्वास्थ्यलाभाय अविहित-काम-रति-प्रवृत्तिरोधाय मम पत्यौ/पत्न्यां आजीवन-नवनवानुरागाय रति-कामदम्पती षोडशोपचारैः पूजयिष्ये।

It is believed that when husband and wife together perform Rati-Kamdev Puja with this Sankalp and sixteen offerings (Shodashopchar), their marital relationship becomes blissful, full of love, and blessed with eternal harmony.

Rati-Kamdev Dhyan (Meditation)

ॐ वारणे मदनं बाण-पाशांकुशशरासनान्।
धारयन्तं जपारक्तं ध्यायेद्रक्त-विभूषणम्।।
सव्येन पतिमाश्लिष्य वामेनोत्पल-धारिणीम्।
पाणिना रमणांकस्थां रतिं सम्यग् विचिन्तयेत्।।

This Dhyan describes the divine image of Rati and Kamdev — adorned in red attire and ornaments, embracing each other with love and grace. Meditating upon this form during Puja is said to invoke harmony and affection between couples.

Saraswati Puja

At the given auspicious time, devotees — especially students, teachers, and artists — worship Goddess Saraswati. The Puja becomes more powerful when Saraswati Stotra or Saraswati Vandana is recited along with the rituals. Worshipping Goddess Saraswati on this day is believed to bless one with wisdom, knowledge, and artistic excellence.

Sri Panchami

Basant Panchami is also known as Sri Panchami. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu are worshipped together. Some devotees also worship both Goddess Lakshmi and Saraswati simultaneously, symbolizing the unity of wealth and wisdom. Businessmen often perform Lakshmi Puja and recite Shri Sukta to invite prosperity and success.

Puja Vidhi

The worship rituals can be performed in either five steps (Panchopchar) or sixteen steps (Shodashopchar).
It is important to remember that Panchami Tithi is considered valid only when it prevails between sunrise and midday.

In 2026, Basant Panchami will be celebrated in New Delhi with the auspicious Puja Muhurat from 07:13:29 AM to 12:33:04 PM.
This sacred day marks the arrival of spring and the celebration of knowledge, love, and prosperity through the worship of Goddess Saraswati, Lord Kamdev, Goddess Rati, and Goddess Lakshmi.

Puja Vidhi (Pooja Ka Tarika aur Mahatva)

Basant Panchami ke din Pooja do tariko se ki ja sakti hai — Panchopchar aur Shodashopchar. Dono ke apne alag mahatva aur vidhi hain.

1. Panchopchar Puja (5 Upcharon Wali Pooja)

Is vidhi mein Bhagwan ya Devi ki pooja 5 upcharon se ki jaati hai:

1. Gandh (Itra ya Chandan) – Bhagwan ko sugandh dene ke liye.
2. Pushp (Phool) – Shradha aur prem ke pratik ke roop mein.
3. Dhoop (Sugandhit Dhuaan) – Man aur vatavaran ko pavitra karne ke liye.
4. Deep (Diya) – Gyaan aur prakash ka pratik.
5. Naivedya (Bhog) – Bhagwan ke prati krtagyata aur bhakti ka pradarshan.

Mahatva:
Panchopchar pooja saral aur pratidin karne yogya hai. Isse man-shuddhi, bhakti aur samarpan ka bhav badhta hai. Ye vidhi un logon ke liye uttam hai jo poori shodashopchar pooja nahi kar sakte.

2. Shodashopchar Puja (16 Upcharon Wali Pooja)

Is vidhi mein Bhagwan ko 16 upcharon se pooja jati hai, jo adhik vistar aur pavitra maani gayi hai. Ye upchar hain:

1. Avahan – Bhagwan ko aamantran dena
2. Asan – Baithne ka sthaan dena
3. Padya – Charan dho kar swagat karna
4. Arghya – Satkar ke liye jal arpan
5. Achamaniya – Mukh aur haath dhulwane ke liye jal dena
6. Snan – Bhagwan ko pavitra jal se snaan karana
7. Vastra – Naye vastra arpan karna
8. Yajnopavit – Janeu ya pavitra dhaga arpan
9. Gandh – Chandan ya itra lagana
10. Pushp – Phool chadhana
11. Dhoop – Sugandhit dhuaan arpan karna
12. Deep – Diya jalakar prakash dena
13. Naivedya – Bhog lagana
14. Tambool – Paan, supari ya dakshina dena
15. Aarti – Deep aur shankh ke saath aarti karna
16. Pradakshina aur Namaskar – Bhagwan ke charno mein pranam aur parikrama karna

Mahatva:
Shodashopchar Pooja ko sabse sampoorn aur shresth pooja vidhi mana gaya hai. Isse Bhagwan ya Devi ko poori shraddha, samman aur samarpan ke saath pooja jati hai. Isse grihasthi mein sukh, samriddhi aur shaanti ka vikas hota hai.

Yaad Rakhein:
Basant Panchami par Panchami Tithi tabhi maany hoti hai jab wo suryoday se lekar dopahar ke beech tak rahe. Isi samay pooja karna sabse shubh mana gaya hai.