Saraswati Puja in Bengal is observed on the Magh Shukla Paksha (Magha Bahula) Panchami – fifth day during the waxing phase of moon in traditional calendar followed in Bengal . Saraswati Puja 2026 date in Bengal is on January 23. This puja is of great significance in Nepal , Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, Tripura and Assam . Freshly made murtis of Goddess Saraswati are prepared on the day. The color Yellow is given importance on the day. The day is observed as Saraswati Jayanti and Basant Panchami in North India . Toddlers are initiated into the world of letters on the day. Young children would sit in the lap of the priest or elders; hold a piece of chalk in his fingers and with the Goddess as witness writes at least one alphabet in local language under the guidance of the elder or priest. School children, college goers, artists, musicians, teachers and all those people directly or indirectly associated with letters and music actively participate in the Saraswati Puja. Some ...

Saraswati Puja is observed mainly during Basant Panchami and Navratri in a year. Saraswati Puja 2025 during Navratri it is from September 30 to October 2. Saraswati Puja is the worship of Hindu goddess of learning. In Kerala, Saraswati Puja is known as Vidyarambham and it is observed on the Vijayadasami day and in 2025, it is on October 2. Saraswati Puja During Navratri Saraswati Puja is also observed during Navratri (October – November) in North and western parts of India . The puja includes worship of a new idol of Goddess Saraswati and its final immersion in a water body. Saraswati Avahan – September 29 Saraswati Puja – September 30 Saraswati Balidan  –  October 1 Saraswati Visarjan –  October 2 Navratri Saraswati Puja in South India In South India during Navratri, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on the last three days of Navratri. In 2025 is from September 30 to October 2. Puja Vyappu or the keeping of tools and impl...

The meaning of a girl born during Saraswati Puja means auspicious and good luck. It also means there will be progress for the family. Birth during Saraswati puja is very rare and when it happens it means blessing of Maa Saraswati. The child will be intelligent and will make parents proud. The birth of a girl child during Saraswati Puja means you will have the blessings of ancestors. In some communities, there is a belief that girl child born during Saraswati Puja is a rebirth of a member of the family. Girls born during Saraswati puja will perform well in arts and science. They will have keen interest in music and musical instruments. They will have good memory. They will make excellent teachers.

Saraswati Puja Tamil is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, who is the goddess of learning in Hindu religion. Below is the Saraswati Puja mantra and procedure in Tamil in pdf. Link  -  Saraswati Puja Mantra – Procedure in Tamil pdf Performing Saraswati puja is believed to usher in prosperity. The puja is performed especially during Navratri. It is also performed on Wednesdays or during Vidyarambham ceremony of young children. Performing the puja on Basant Panchami, Wednesdays or during Navratri will help child do better in studies. It is also performed by musicians and artists for the blessing of Goddess Saraswati.

Akshara puja is a unique ritual dedicated to Goddess Saraswati during Navratri in Kerala. This is performed on the Vijayadashami day. The members of the family take bath and sit in padmasana posture in the puja area or in the courtyard or verandah. A Lamp or nilavilakku is lit. Sand is placed in front of each person. All the members of the family including men, women and children take part in this ritual. The elder member of the family chants a Saraswati mantra. This mantra is repeated by the other members of the family. After this all the people in the family write ‘Hari Shri Ganapataye Namaha’ in sand. After this they write all the letters in Malayalam alphabet. After finishing the sand is collected and thrown on the roof of the house. Some people write in paper and tear the paper and throw it on the rooftop. Some people write on unakkalari in a silver or copper plate. The rice too is thrown on roof top. Food and water is taken on the day only after this ritual.

Vagishwari Jayanti is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of knowledge, art and learning. It is observed annually during the Magh Shukla Paksha Panchami day. Vagishwari Jayanti 2026 date is  January 23. This festival is of great importance in North India and it is believed that Goddess Saraswati appeared on this day on earth . The day is also observed as Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja and Saraswati Jayanti. Vagishwari is one of the twelve names of Goddess Saraswati mentioned in the Suta Samhita of Skanda Purana. Devotees praying for knowledge invoke these twelve names of Goddess Saraswati. Yellow color is given importance on the day. Murti of Goddess Saraswati is decorated with yellow dress and flowers. All people invoke Goddess Saraswati for her blessings. Young children also begin to learn the art of writing on the day. Story of Birth of Vagishwari Legend has it that Brahma completed creation on the advice of Vishnu. But there was gloom all a...

Saraswati Puja is an important part of the Navratri festival, especially in South India . Saraswati Puja is observed at different times in different parts of India especially during Basant Panchami . The last three days of Navratri is dedicated to Goddess Saraswathi in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Saraswati Puja is also observed in Gujarat during the same period but in a different manner. Below is a step by step guide to how Saraswati Puja is observed in South India . The last day of Navratri, which is also the Mahanavami day, is observed as Ayudha Puja and Saraswati Puja. Books and tools are placed in the puja room or in front of the idol or painting of Goddess Saraswati on the previous day evening, which is the Durga Ashtami day. The books and tools are not touched on the Mahanavami day and they are removed from the pooja on the Vijayadashami day. Requirements of Saraswati Puja Image or idol of Goddess Saraswati A white cloth (vastram) ...

The last three days of the nine-day Navratri festival is observed as Saraswati Puja by many Hindu communities especially in western and southern parts of India . Goddess Saraswathi, the Hindu Goddess of Knowledge and Learning, is worshipped during the period. Saraswati Puja 2025 during Navratri begins on September 30 and ends on October 2 in most places especially in South India. Different Hindu communities have different method of propitiating and worshipping Goddess Saraswati during Navratri. In North India, Saraswati Avahan is marked on September 29, 2025 and Saraswati Puja on September 30, 2025. In western parts of India especially in Maharashtra the rituals begin with Saraswati Avahan (September 29, 2025), Saraswati Pradhan Puja (September 30, 2025) and Saraswati Balidan Puja (October 1, 2025) and Saraswati Visarjan (October 2, 2025). In Kerala, the important Saraswati Puja is held on the last day of Navratri and on the Vijayadasami day. On the last day of...