Saraswati Puja — महत्त्वम्
Saraswati Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of learning and arts. In Bengal and Odisha it is celebrated during Navratri (Basanti Puja); in other regions on Vasant Panchami.
Saraswati Puja — महत्त्वम्
According to the Brahma Purana, Saraswati emerged from Brahma's mouth with a veena. She is the goddess of speech, learning, and music. Students and artists worship her for wisdom and creativity.
Saraswati Puja — पूजाविधिः
- Place books, instruments, and tools at the altar; do not study or use them until the next day.
- Offer yellow flowers, fruits, and prasad to the goddess.
- Students and teachers perform puja together; wear yellow or white.
- The next day (or after puja), take the books and tools back with her blessing.
Saraswati Puja — मन्त्राः
ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः
oṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ
Salutations to Saraswati
Saraswati Puja — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Khichuri
- ●Payesh
- ●Fruits
- ●Sweets
Saraswati Puja — अन्यनामानि
West Bengal(সরস্বতী পূজা)
Basanti Puja during Navratri
Odisha(ସରସ୍ଵତୀ ପୂଜା)
Similar to Bengal
Bihar(सरस्वती पूजा)
Schools and colleges
Saraswati Puja — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Place books for blessing
- ✓Wear yellow/white
- ✓Offer prasad
- ✓Respect knowledge
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not study on the day of puja
- ✗Avoid disrespect to books
- ✗Do not skip the puja in schools
Saraswati Puja — FAQ
- Saraswati Puja किम् अस्ति?
- Saraswati Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the deity of learning and arts.
- Saraswati Puja पूजाविधिः का?
- Place books, instruments, and tools at the altar; do not study or use them until the next day.; Offer yellow flowers, fruits, and prasad to the goddess.; Students and teachers perform puja together; wear yellow or white.; The next day (or after puja), take the books and tools back with her blessing.
- Saraswati Puja दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Khichuri, Payesh, Fruits, Sweets
- Saraswati Puja दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Place books for blessing; Wear yellow/white; Offer prasad
- Saraswati Puja दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not study on the day of puja; Avoid disrespect to books; Do not skip the puja in schools
- Saraswati Puja दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Saraswati Puja Saraswati देवाय समर्पितम्।