Saraswati Puja, the worship of the goddess of knowledge, music, art, and culture, began this morning across the country with great enthusiasm, festivity, and religious fervour.
Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami, falls on the fifth “Tithi” of the Bangla month of Maagh every year.
Traditionally, children are introduced to the alphabet on the day of Saraswati Puja, and this ritual is called “Hatekhori”.
Toddlers are usually given a slate and chalk to scribble with on the auspicious day.
Major Hindu temples, schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions stage the festival with traditional gaiety and religious fervour.
The students in particular seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati in their pursuit of knowledge, art, music, and culture.
According to Hindu beliefs, Goddess Saraswati symbolises power, creativity, and inspiration and is worshipped at a time when nature is at its most vibrant and pleasant.
