Basant Panchmi 2025: 5 Delicious Yellow Dishes For Kids

By Yashika Goel
01 Feb 2025, 12:30 IST

Basant Panchmi 2025 will be celebrated on 2nd February. It is celebrated in honour of Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom. Tap to read five yellow foods for kids celebrations.

What is the significance of yellow foods?

Yellow foods symbolise prosperity and knowledge. It marks the start of the upcoming spring season.

Basanti pulao

Basanti pulao, or meethe chawal, is a sweet dish prepared with ghee, saffron, and dry fruits. It symbolises prosperity.

Kesari halwa

Kessari halwa is made as a bhog prasad for Saraswati Pooja. It is made with saffron, semolina (suji), sugar, ghee, and dry fruits.

Besan ladoo

Besan laddo is prepared with gram flour, ghee, sugar, and dry fruits. It is traditional prasad offering during the pooja.

Khichdi

Khichdi is a staple dish prepared with rice, lentils, and spices. It symbolises simplicity and devotion during the celebration.

Bondi ladoo

Bondi ladoo is one of the prominent dishes offered as bog during the celebration. It is prepared with gram flour, sugar syrup, and saffron.

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This is generic information. However, it is always advisable to consult a dietician if you are allergic to any foods.