Saraswati Puja 2025 South India: Date, Time, Significance And Rituals

Saraswati Puja 2025 South India: Saraswati Puja coincides with Ayudha Puja in South India on the last day of Navratri, whereas in Northern and Western India, Goddess Saraswati is revered for four days. The puja begins with Saraswati Avahan, followed by Saraswati Puja, Saraswati Balidan, and concludes with Saraswati Visarjan. In the South, the puja is succeeded by the Vidyarambham ceremony, where children aged 4-5 are initiated into formal education. This ceremony marks a significant milestone in a child's life, introducing them to the world of learning and knowledge. This year, Saraswati Puja in South India falls on 1st October 2025.

Check out all the important details about the date, time, muhuratam, significance and rituals of Saraswati Puja below:

Saraswati Puja 2025 South India: Date And Time

- Saraswati Puja 2025 South India Date: 1st October 2025

- Navami Tithi Begins: 06:06 PM, 30th September 2025

- Navami Tithi Ends: 07:01 PM, 1st October 2025

Saraswati Puja 2025 South India: Significance

Saraswati Puja in South India is an important festival that honours Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. People usually observe it on the last day of Navratri. During the celebrations, devotees wear traditional white or yellow clothes and eat Satvik food. Goddess Saraswati is respected as part of the trinity goddesses and is especially worshipped as Maha Saraswati on this day.

Hindu legends suggest that she made strong weapons to defeat the demon Mahishasura. People worship these weapons during Ayudha Puja. This festival shows how important knowledge, wisdom, and creativity are. It is a time for devotees to ask for blessings for their studies and artistic work.

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In South India, Saraswati Puja takes place on the last day of Navratri. (Image Source: Freepik) 

Saraswati Puja 2025 South India: Rituals

During South Saraswati Puja, a unique tradition is the display of 'Kolu', showcasing miniature forms of gods and goddesses. Devotees perform puja and make special offerings in white, seeking blessings for knowledge and wisdom.

Children offer books and stationery items to Goddess Saraswati while chanting shlokas. The Vidyarambham ceremony begins for children aged 4-5 years, introducing them to formal education and the world of knowledge.

Traditionally, devotees wear white or yellow attire, symbolising purity and wisdom. Satvik food is prepared, aligning with the spiritual essence of the festival and promoting a sense of simplicity and nourishment.

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The festival commemorates Goddess Saraswati's creation of sacred weapons to defeat the demon Mahishasura. These weapons are revered and worshipped during Ayudha Puja, highlighting the significance of knowledge and strength in overcoming challenges.

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