Basant is a traditional festival that is celebrated in the Indian subcontinent, to mark the arrival of spring. It is celebrated on the first day of the Hindu lunar month of Magha (January-February) and is known for its bright and vibrant colors, kite-flying competitions, and cultural celebrations.

During Basant, people dress in yellow and gold, the traditional colors of spring, and participate in kite-flying competitions, where they fly brightly colored kites in the sky. The festival also features traditional music and dance performances,