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Saraswati Puja

Assamese

Also known as: Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Jayanti

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Saraswati Puja

About Saraswati Puja

Saraswati Puja, celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magh, honours Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, and arts. In Assam, this is one of the most popular festivals among students.

Students place their books, notebooks, and musical instruments before the goddess's idol, seeking her blessings for academic success. Schools and colleges organize elaborate puja ceremonies.

In Assamese households, the day is observed with the preparation of traditional sweets. Devotees wear yellow clothes symbolizing the spring season and offer yellow flowers to the goddess.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Students and devotees observe a light fast on Saraswati Puja, breaking it after the puja with prasad.

Sankalpa Mantra

Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah, I seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for knowledge, wisdom, and creative excellence.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:
  • Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
  • Place books and instruments before the goddess's idol.
  • Observe a light fast and break it after the puja.
  • Participate in cultural programmes and performances.

Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps

Essential Puja Samagri:
Idol or picture of Goddess SaraswatiWhite and yellow flowersBooks and musical instruments for offeringSandalwood paste and vermillionEarthen lamps and incense
Puja Procedure:
  1. Set up the Saraswati altar with the idol or picture.
  2. Place books, notebooks, and instruments before the goddess.
  3. Offer white and yellow flowers, sandalwood paste, and sweets.
  4. Perform the aarti and distribute prasad among students.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why do students place books before Goddess Saraswati?

Placing books before the goddess is a prayer for academic success, as she is the deity of knowledge and the arts.

Q: What is the significance of yellow colour?

Yellow symbolizes the spring season and blooming mustard flowers, representing knowledge, prosperity, and new beginnings.

Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).

Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.

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