Saraswati Avahan
Kannada
Saraswati Avahan
About Saraswati Avahan
Saraswati Avahan is celebrated during Navratri, marking the invocation of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts.
Devotees perform special pujas to seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati for wisdom, knowledge, and success in studies and arts.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated at educational institutions and temples, with students offering prayers for academic success.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and perform special Saraswati worship.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Place books and instruments in the puja area.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Saraswati.
- Chant Saraswati mantras and perform aarti.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The festival is a celebration of knowledge and learning.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Saraswati altar with white flowers and cloth.
- Place books and instruments in the puja area.
- Offer prayers to Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and knowledge.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It marks the invocation of Goddess Saraswati during Navratri, seeking her blessings for wisdom, knowledge, and success in studies and arts.
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.
Recommended Pages
Comprehensive annual Hindu calendar with tithis and festivals.
Detailed month-wise view of lunar tithis and celestial events.
Marathi Panchang and festive dates for the year.
Gujarati Vikram Samvat calendar and festivals.
Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.