<span style="color: #222222;">The festival of  Basant Panchmi is being celebrated today with religious fervour and gaiety. It is celebrated as Saraswati Puja on Panchmi of Shukla Paksha in Magh Maas. The people wear yellow coloured -dress to mark the occasion.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The devotees also worship Goddess Saraswati offering white and yellow flowers.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the occasion of Basant Panchami. In his message, Mr Modi wished that Goddess Saraswati grants everyone knowledge and wisdom.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">President Ram Nath Kovind has extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Basant Panchami, Sri Panchami and Saraswati Puja. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In his message, the President hoped that this festive occasion, which heralds spring and celebrates learning, spurs people to expand the frontiers of education and knowledge in families, society and the country.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">West Bengal celebrates Saraswati Puja with traditional fervour. The idol of Saraswati- the goddess of learning is worshipped in every household particularly in educational institutions. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Schools and colleges have been beautifully decorated. Special musical sessions have also been organised in different parts of Kolkata and elsewhere. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to Bengali almanac, Saraswati puja was held yesterday also. </span><br />''