Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Vasant Panchami 2024 falls on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 in Riyadh. It is Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:29 AM and sunset 5:45 PM.
Same day as India
Also known as: Basant Panchami · Saraswati Puja
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
Vasant Panchami greets the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, goddess of learning, music and speech. It falls on the fifth day of the waxing moon in Magha, when the mustard fields of north India turn yellow.
Devotees wear yellow, place books and instruments before Saraswati for blessing, and traditionally start young children on their first letters — the day is considered an auspicious one to begin any education.
Vasant Panchami 2024 in Riyadh is on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. It falls on Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami.
Yes. Vasant Panchami falls on Feb 14, 2024 in both Riyadh and India this year, though the puja timings differ because sunrise and moonrise are local.
Vasant Panchami is also known as Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.