Basant Panchami, a major Hindu festival celebrating Goddess Saraswati, marks the arrival of spring and is considered ...

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.

Here is how the devotees in the different parts of the country celebrate Basant Panchami: • In Punjab, the festival is known as Vasant Ritu and is celebrated as the Kite Festival.