Shukla Panchami
पञ्चमी
Saraswati / Naga — wisdom and serpent energy combined.
Presiding deity
Naga (serpents) / Saraswati
Category
Purna
Full / complete — great for marriage, gruha pravesh, major sankalpa.
Tithi number
5 of 15 in Shukla Paksha
Also known as
Vasant Panchami (Magha) · Nag Panchami (Shravana) · Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha)
Tithi character
Magha Shukla Panchami is Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja — the start of spring + the goddess of learning. Shravana Shukla Panchami is Nag Panchami — serpent worship for protection from venom and family planning blessings.
Auspicious for
- ✓Vidya arambham (beginning study)
- ✓Naming ceremonies
- ✓Yellow / saffron clothing
- ✓Saraswati sankalpa
Traditionally avoided
- ✗Cutting / digging in earth on Nag Panchami (snakes' ire)
Festivals on Shukla Panchami
4 festivals in our calendar fall on this tithi (across the supported VS years).
Vivah Panchami
24 Nov 2026 · margashirsha
The marriage anniversary of Rama and Sita.
Vasant Panchami
1 Feb 2027 · magha
The first day of spring + Saraswati Puja.
Vivah Panchami
3 Dec 2027 · margashirsha
The marriage anniversary of Rama and Sita.
Vasant Panchami
31 Jan 2028 · magha
The first day of spring + Saraswati Puja.