Saraswatya Bahanam
NepaliAlso known as: Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja
Saraswatya Bahanam
About Saraswatya Bahanam
Saraswatya Bahanam is observed on Vasant Panchami, celebrating the arrival of spring and the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts.
Students and scholars worship their books, instruments, and tools seeking blessings for success in their studies and creative endeavours.
The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in educational institutions across Nepal, with special programmes and cultural performances.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati and the celebration of learning.
- Wake up early and take a ritual bath.
- Place books and instruments before the Goddess Saraswati idol.
- Perform Saraswati puja with flowers and offerings.
- Wear yellow clothes as a symbol of spring.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Saraswati puja with prasad.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Saraswati altar with books and instruments.
- Offer flowers, garlands, and prayers to the Goddess.
- Chant Saraswati mantras and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to students and devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music, and arts. Worshipping her brings success in studies and creative endeavours.
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.