Overview
- Drik Panchang lists the Panchami tithi from 2:28 a.m. on January 23 to 1:46 a.m. on January 24.
- The recommended Saraswati Puja muhurat is reported as 7:15 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
- Confusion over January 23 versus January 24 is resolved because Panchami prevails at sunrise on January 23.
- The festival honors Goddess Saraswati and marks the onset of spring, celebrating knowledge, learning, arts, and wisdom.
- Common practices include wearing yellow, performing Saraswati Puja, offering yellow sweets, placing books and instruments before the deity, and kite flying in several regions.