Vasant Panchami , also known as Shri Panchami and Saraswati Panchami, is a day dedicated to Saraswati, the revered Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science, and technology. This auspicious occasion is marked by the worship of Goddess Saraswati, seeking blessings for enlightenment and the removal of ignorance, lethargy, and sluggishness. One of the prominent rituals of Vasant Panchami is Akshar-Abhyasam or Vidya-Arambham/Praasana, where children are initiated into the world of education. Schools and colleges conduct special pujas in the morning to seek the divine blessings of Goddess Saraswati. The timing of Vasant Panchami is determined during the Purvahna Kala, the period between sunrise and midday. It falls on the day when Panchami Tithi coincides with the Purvahna Kala. However, Vasant Panchami may also occur on Chaturthi Tithi. Astrologers regard Vasant Panchami as an auspicious Abujha (अबूझ) day, ideal for commencing new endeavors. The entire day is considered propitious f...