In Dehradun, various festivals are celebrated throughout the year, but the most important and most celebrated festival is Basant Panchami. It marks the beginning of the spring season and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and arts. On this day, people worship the goddess and ask her blessings for their academic and artistic endeavors and wear yellow clothes symbolizing the bloom of mustard flowers. Special sweets such as til laddus and khichdi are baked and distributed to family and friends. Schools and educational institutions organize Saraswati puja and cultural events, and the atmosphere is filled with joy and enthusiasm.