New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Israel Embassy in India on Sunday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja.

In a post on X, the Israel Embassy in India stated, "On the occasion of #BasantPanchami #SaraswatiPuja, we extend heartiest greetings to all those celebrating in India and the world. May goddess Saraswati bestow us all with wisdom, good health and prosperity."

The Hindu festival of Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, Shri Panchami, and Saraswati Panchami, is celebrated on the first day of spring and falls on the fifth day of the month of Magha. It also heralds the start of Holi preparations, which take place forty days following the feast. Maa Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning, mu...