- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:54 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Saraswati Puja 2025: Saraswati Puja is a vibrant celebration that honours Goddess Saraswati, the personification of knowledge, wisdom, arts and music. Held on the fifth day of the bright half of Magha, this festival marks the transition from winter to spring. Devotees actively participate in rituals, offering traditional meals, singing devotional songs and reciting prayers to seek the goddess's blessings. The main colour of the celebration is yellow, symbolising growth, prosperity and positivity. As the festival embodies renewal and rejuvenation, it fills the atmosphere with energy and optimism. This year, Saraswati Puja will be observed on 2nd February 2025.
Check out the shubh muhurat, significance and rituals associated with this day as per Bengali Calendar below:
Saraswati Puja 2025: Date And Time
- Saraswati Puja 2025 Date: 2nd February 2025
- Panchami Tithi Begins: 09:14 AM on 2nd February, 2025
- Panchami Tithi Ends: 06:52 AM on 3rd February, 2025
Saraswati Puja 2025: Shubh Muhurat
The Saraswati Puja Muhurat is from 09:14 AM to 12:33 PM.
Saraswati Puja 2025: Significance
Saraswati Puja holds immense significance in the Bengali calendar, as it marks the beginning of spring and the end of winter. This festival is celebrated on the fifth day of the bright half of the month of Magh and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of education, wisdom, arts, and music. The puja is an integral part of Bengali culture and is observed with great fervour and enthusiasm.
In Bengal, Saraswati Puja is a significant event, especially among students and educational institutions. The festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, including the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the offering of prayers, and the distribution of prasad. The puja is believed to bring blessings of knowledge, wisdom and creativity, making it an essential part of Bengali tradition and culture.
Saraswati Puja is a pivotal festival in the Bengali calendar, honouring Goddess Saraswati and marking the beginning of spring, symbolising growth, wisdom, and cultural heritage. (Image Source: Freepik)
Saraswati Puja 2025: Rituals
The rituals of Saraswati Puja, as observed in the Bengali calendar, begin with the preparation of the idol of Goddess Saraswati. The idol is adorned with beautiful clothes, ornaments, and flowers. On the day of the puja, the idol is placed on a decorated platform, and devotees gather around it to offer their prayers and worship.
The puja itself involves a series of rituals, including the invocation of the goddess, the offering of flowers, fruits, and other items, and the recitation of mantras and prayers. Devotees also offer traditional sweets, such as mishti doi and sandesh to the goddess and distribute prasad among themselves. The puja is typically performed in the morning and is followed by cultural programmes such as music and dance performances.
At the end of the puja, the idol of Goddess Saraswati is immersed in a nearby water body, marking the conclusion of the festival. This ritual is known as "bisorjon" and is an essential part of the Saraswati Puja celebrations in Bengal. The immersion of the idol symbolises the return of the goddess to her celestial abode and marks the end of the festivities.
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