In Bengal, Saraswati Puja is observed with grand decorations, with traditional alpana artwork adorning homes. Offerings of flowers, fruits, and homemade sweets like naru, moya, chal makha ...

“I miss my school days. We used to look forward to Saraswati Puja almost the entire year. I still remember how the preparation used to start well ahead of Saraswati Puja. Right from planning for ...

For many Bengali kids, Saraswati Puja is the time of first crushes ... not only religious fervour but also the sweet whispers of young love. Amidst the vibrant decorations and cultural festivities, I ...

Yesterday, for the first time, I organised Saraswati Puja at my in-laws’ place as I felt my daughter Antahkarana would enjoy it. From buying the idol to decorating it, I did it all on my own.

The Saraswati Puja by Gainesville Bengali Association Courtesy Sroyon Sengupta Inclusion ... Core committee members at Kheyal, and (right) the ‘alpona’ and decorations during the puja Courtesy Soumik ...

For Bengali Hindus, Saraswati Puja, the Hindu festival celebrated 40 days before the official start of the spring season, puts its focus on worshiping the goddess. Young children, typically 4 and ...

According to Hinduism, Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and education. Saraswati Puja is held in the Bengali month of Magh in the winter. The goddess is said to ride a white swan ...

Mon Feb 11, 2019 12:00 AM Last update on: Mon Feb 11, 2019 01:06 AM The enthusiasm, festivity and fervour centring Saraswati ... Hall puja mandaps thronged Suhrawardy Udyan and Bangla Academy.

Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami falls on the fifth Tithi of the Bengali month of Maagh each year when Hindus worship goddess Saraswati to mark the coming of spring. Dedicated to Saraswati, the ...