Vasant Panchami, marking the onset of spring and honoring Goddess Saraswati, will be celebrated on February 2, 2025. People wear yellow clothes, prepare sweets, and engage in cultural activities. The shubh muhurat for rituals is from 07:09 am to 12:35 pm. This day signifies new beginnings in education and the arts, celebrating wisdom and creativity.
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