Basant panchami today!! 40 days bet. Panchami & Holi--the festival of colors. 40days is the time that a seasonal transition takes. In Bihar & UP these 40 days were celebrated by singing Chautal every day at a different house, ending with a feast provided by the host. Singers save a special humorous song for the last, and usually addressed to children. Chautal became community bonding sessions, especially enjoyed by children.