Happy Saraswati Puja: Wishes, Messages, Images and More
Saraswati Puja is an important Hindu festival that honours Goddess Saraswati, who represents knowledge, wisdom, art, and music. Sending Saraswati Puja wishes to friends and family brings positivity and inspiration, as well as blessings from the goddess.
The festival takes place during Vasant Panchami, which marks the start of spring and the beginning of the crop-growing season. On this day, people pray to Goddess Saraswati and decorate her idols with white sarees, symbolising purity and wisdom. Students seek her blessings by placing their books and musical instruments near her. Young children are introduced to learning through a special ritual called 'Aksharabhyasam' or 'Vidyarambham'.
The bright yellow mustard flowers that bloom during this time signify wealth and new beginnings. The festival is crucial for students, artists, and scholars as it teaches them the importance of knowledge in shaping their lives. When you share Saraswati Puja wishes with loved ones, you show your support and remind them of the power of wisdom to overcome life's challenges.
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Why is Saraswati Puja celebrated?
Saraswati Puja is a festival that honours Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning, wisdom, music, and arts. This festival happens on Basant Panchami, which signals the start of spring and usually falls on the fifth day of the Hindu month, Magha. It's a symbol of fresh beginnings for both farming and learning. During this festival, people pray to the goddess for success in their studies and for wisdom. Schools and homes all over celebrate this festival to highlight the importance of learning and to kick off a great year of growth and education.
When is Saraswati Puja in 2024?
Saraswati Puja was celebrated on 26 January in 2023, and it is going to be celebrated on February 14 in 2024.