Basant Panchami arrives quietly. No loud build-up. No rush. Just a sense that the season is turning. Winter easing out. Spring stepping in. The day is closely tied to Saraswati Puja, when. In Kolkata, Vasant Panchami is celebrated as Saraswati Puja, a festival that beautifully blends devotion, culture, youth, and the joy of learning. Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess.