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Vasant

Vasant, sometimes spelled Vasanta or Vasanth, is a Sanskrit-derived term meaning spring. It is widely used in several Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, and Bengali, to denote the season that marks the transition from winter to warmer weather and renewed growth.

In traditional Indian calendars, Vasant is one of the six ritus or seasons. It is associated with

Culturally, Vasant is linked to several festivals and practices. The festival of Vasant Panchami, dedicated to

As a given name, Vasant is a common masculine name in India. It has variants such as

blooming
flowers,
gentle
temperatures,
and
the
easing
of
chill,
reflecting
ecological
and
agricultural
renewal.
The
exact
timing
of
Vasant
varies
geographically
but
generally
falls
in
the
late
winter
to
early
spring
period,
roughly
from
February
to
March
in
many
regions.
Saraswati,
the
goddess
of
knowledge
and
the
arts,
signals
the
arrival
of
spring
in
many
parts
of
the
Indian
subcontinent.
Celebrations
often
emphasize
yellow
colors,
symbolizing
mustard
flowers
and
sunshine,
and
include
offerings,
songs,
and
learning-focused
observances.
Vasanth
and
Vasanta
and
appears
across
languages
and
communities,
reflecting
the
seasonal
and
renewal
associations
of
the
term.
In
literature,
music,
and
everyday
speech,
Vasant
is
frequently
used
to
evoke
the
imagery
and
mood
of
spring.