Why are yellow dishes eaten on Basant Panchami? (Image Source: AI-Generated)
Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. Vasant Panchami (Basant Panchami 2026) is not just a festival but a celebration of the arrival of 'Spring', the king of seasons. On this day, not only Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, is worshipped, but it is also a day to immerse yourself in the colors of nature. If you have noticed, there is 'yellow colour' everywhere on this festival - be it clothes, flowers or food, but do you know why it is considered so important to have yellow dishes like saffron rice and khichdi in the Vasant Panchami plate (Basant Panchami 2026 Significance)? Let us know.
deep connection between spring and yellow color
With the arrival of Vasant Panchami, the harsh cold goes away and the weather becomes pleasant. At this time, the mustard crop starts blooming in the fields, due to which it seems as if a yellow sheet has been spread on the earth. Yellow symbolizes energy, enthusiasm and new beginnings. This is the reason why yellow color is given so much importance on this day and it is also included in the food.
confluence of sweetness and fragrance
One of the most special dishes of Vasant Panchami is 'Kesariya Bhaat' or 'Sweet Rice'. It is specially prepared with saffron, sugar, rice and dry fruits. Saffron not only gives it a beautiful golden colour, but its pleasant fragrance makes the festive atmosphere even more sacred.
It is believed that Mother Saraswati loves yellow color very much. Therefore, saffron rice is offered to please them. This dish is considered a blessing of prosperity and happiness.
Taste hidden in simplicity
While on one hand there is a huge fandom of sweet rice, on the other hand there is a tradition of making 'Yellow Khichdi' in many places on the day of Vasant Panchami. This Khichdi made of pulses and rice is not only easily digestible, but it is also offered as an offering to Mother Saraswati. At many places people organize Bhandara on this day where Khichdi is distributed as Prasad.
Outpouring of other yellow dishes
Apart from saffron rice and khichdi, sweets like Bundi laddu, gram flour laddu and Rajbhog are also eaten and served in abundance on this day. The aim is only one – to add sweetness to your life and get completely involved in this yellow colored celebration of nature.
The festival of Vasant Panchami teaches us that celebration can be done in simplicity. Be it the royal sweetness of saffron rice or the simplicity of Khichdi, these 'yellow dishes' make this festival complete. Without them this festival of spring looks really dull.
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