This festival is celebrated to honour Saraswati, the Goddess of Learning, Wisdom and the Fine Arts. It is more popular in the eastern Indian states were it forms an important part of the religious traditions. Vasant Panchami is celebrated with great pomp and show and the idol of the Goddess is worshipped and after the festivities are over the idol is immersed in a holy river or pond. People wear yellow and white clothes and keep their books and work tools near the feet of the goddess to be blessed. Ganesh, Vishnu, Shiva and Surya are also worshipped.

Where: All over the country.