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Saraswati Puja (Basant Panchami)
Citywide schools / collegesFri, 23 January 2026
About this festival
Goddess of learning is worshipped across schools, colleges and homes in Bhubaneswar. Pandals at KIIT, Utkal University, and the IIT campus are particularly elaborate; students dressed in yellow keep instruments and books at the goddess's feet.
Traveller tip
KIIT, IIT and Utkal University pandals welcome visitors all day. Yellow is the colour to wear.
Essentials
Fri, 23 January 20267:00 am – 10:00 pm
Free to attend
OrganiserSchools, colleges, neighbourhood pujas
ParkingVariable
Dress codeYellow is traditional but not required.
PhotographyOutside courtyards OK · sanctum photography forbidden
AccessibilityLimited — temple sanctums have steep stone steps; older shrines lack wheelchair ramps.