Jain devotees celebrate Mahavir Jayanti with devotion, meditation, and prayers. They decorate Jain temples with flags and offer donations to the less fortunate to stop animal killings. A procession is also carried out in honour of Lord Mahavira, with his idol placed on top of a Rath yatra. Devotees also fast and consume only fruits to gain spiritual strength. Many temples host prayers, and monks and nuns recite the teachings of Lord Mahavira.Yellow is the color of Basant Panchami, representing happiness, brightness, wealth, and harmony. It is a traditional color worn on this day, and individuals often create traditional food with yellow ingredients. For example, in Bengal and Bihar, Goddess Saraswati is offered boondi and ladoo, while in Punjab, Maake ki Roti and Sarson Ka Saag are traditionally viewed. Sweet rice with saffron and dry fruits is also a popular dish prepared in many households.