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Vasant Panchami is celebrated annually on the Panchami Tithi or the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Magha
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Vasant Panchami also known as Saraswati Puja or Sri Panchami. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on this day who is the goddess of wisdom, art, language, and knowledge
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Apart from religious belief, the festival also marks the arrival of the spring season
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The day is significant for students since Goddess Saraswati is thought to bless them with success in their careers and education
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On the day of Saraswati Puja, a ritual initiating education to children is performed known as Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham/Praasana
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This festival is also considered as the start of preparation for Holika or Holi, which is celebrated close to 40 days later
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Rituraj, the king of spring, is said to be welcomed during the Vasant Panchami festival, according to Hindu mythology
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Devotees consider the color auspicious and wear clothes of yellow or mustard color to perform Saraswati Puja that represents energy, knowledge and enlightenment
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Home made Prasad and sweet delicacies are prepared such as Gajar Ka Halwa, Besan Ke Laddoo, and foods specially in yellow color and is offered to Goddess Saraswati
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Some add saffron to their rice and then eat yellow cooked rice as a part of an elaborate feast