The festival also marks the arrival of spring (Basant Ritu). Wearing yellow attire and preparing traditional sweets like Kesari Halwa and Boondi Ladoo are integral parts of the celebrations.

Days after the deadly stampede that ikilled 30 people, thousands of devotees, including sadhus, began the third ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Maha Kumbh on the festival of Basant Panchami, February 3 ...

The District Magistrate of Prayagraj has declared a holiday in government offices. "It is hereby informed that on the occasion of the main bathing festival of Basant Panchami, on February 3, due to ...

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP officials are gearing up to ensure a zero-error event ahead of the final amrit snan at the Maha Kumbh on Basant Panchami on Monday. Top officials ...

has deployed a dedicated fleet of shuttle and reserved buses to manage the massive influx of devotees gathering in Prayagraj for the holy dip at the Maha Kumbh on Basant Panchami. Special measures ...