Saraswati Puja, also known as Basanta Panchami, is a Hindu festival celebrated in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is dedicated to the goddess Saraswati, who is considered the patroness of learning, music, art, and knowledge. The festival usually falls in late January or early February, on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Hindu month of Magh.
On this day, people worship goddess Saraswati and seek her blessings for success and knowledge. They also pay homage to books and musical instruments, as they are considered sacred and a source of knowledge. Yellow is the dominant color of the festival, and people wear yellow clothes, offer yellow flowers, and prepare yellow dishes like saffron rice and yellow sweets.
Schools, colleges, and educational institutions celebrate Saraswati Puja with great fervor, as it is considered an auspicious day for starting a new academic session. Students decorate their classrooms with flowers and posters of the goddess, and perform cultural programs like music, dance, and poetry recitation.
Saraswati Puja is a celebration of the power of knowledge and wisdom, and is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm across India.
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