| Saraswati Puja, dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, learning, and arts, is celebrated with great devotion across India, especially in Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam. It falls on Vasant Panchami, marking the arrival of spring, and devotees, especially students, worship the goddess by offering flowers, sweets, and books. People dress in yellow, symbolizing knowledge and prosperity, and schools, colleges, and households organize special rituals. Idols of Saraswati are adorned in white and placed with veenas, symbolizing music and learning. |
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| On this auspicious day, children often begin their education, writing their first letters in a ritual called "Hate Khori" in Bengal. Cultural programs, poetry recitations, and musical performances are organized to honor the goddess of wisdom. Prasad, especially boondi and khichdi, is distributed among devotees, creating a joyful atmosphere. As the day concludes, Saraswati idols are immersed in rivers or water bodies, symbolizing the cycle of knowledge and renewal. |
