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Saraswati Puja Detail
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2018 Saraswati Puja Calendar: 01/22/2018 - 01/22/2018
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Origin:
Sarswati is often depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in white, seated on a white lotus or swan. She is frequently associated with white, which symbolizes purity. Occasionally, she is also associated with the yellow mustard plant that blooms in spr |
Detail:
Vasant Panchami is celebrated in India to honor the Goddess of knowledge and art. Vasant Panchami is a day to mark the beginning of the month of "Vasant" or "Basanta". It is revival from the chill winter days to the mild summer mornings. Saraswati Puja is undoubtedly the most popular festival in the eastern region.
This festival is held in the month of Magh (January-February). It is a festival celebrated by the youth, particularly students who invoke the blessings of the goddess for success in learning, arts and crafts.
It's one of the most important Pooja or celebration in Bengal, specially for those who are in School or College. The schools, colleges, universities, and educational institutes in Bengal are decorated with fresh flowers. The idol of Saraswati is worshipped in the morning and sweets are distributed. It is customary that girls wear yellow sarees with red borders. The color reflects the spirit of the season "Basanta". |
Tradition:
The auspicious day of Saraswati Pooja marks the beginning of spring (Basant), after extremely chilling winter. Boys and girls dressed in traditional yellow attire worship the Goddess on his day. Not only students, but musicians and artists also seek her blessings, because Goddess Saraswati is also considered as the Goddess of arts and crafts.
The pooja begins with 'Aarti' and mantrocharan (chanting). The worship of Maa Saraswati is incomplete without Palash flowers, plums, phaag and abhro (herbal powdered colors), bel leaves and white sandalwood paste.
On the day of Saraswati Pooja, all the items related to studies (like books), music (like instruments) or work (computer) are placed near her the idol of the Goddess, to seek her divine blessings.
One of the most important rituals, which are performed on day of Saraswati Puja, is 'Hatey-Khori'. This is an auspicious ceremony, where small kids are made to touch pen and ink for the first time. This marks the beginning of 'learning phase in their life'.
Fairs and Festivals of West Bengal are the main attractions when people from different parts of the world come and enjoy. |
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