Basanta Panchami is also called Shri Panchami or Saraswoti Puja and is celebrated in the honor of Goddess Saraswoti, goddess of knowledge and learning. This day is very special for students. They take early morning bath, wear clean clothes, worship their books and visit to temple of goddess Saraswoti with puja items. Students believe that worshiping the goddess on this day broadens up their knowledge horizon and their studies will progress further fruitfully. Parents who have toddlers at home take them to temples and make them write on the walls of the temple. This day also bears cultural and religious significance for Buddhists who prioritize this day for worshiping God Manjushree. At Hanuman Dhoka in Kathmandu official announcement is made indicating the arrival of spring. Astrologically, Shri Panchami is an ideal day for couples to tie a marriage knot and also for new born babies name giving sacrament called nwaran.
Festival held in: Magh Nepali month/Jan-Feb
Places to Observe this festival: Saraswoti temples in Kathmandu and other parts of the country
Festival held in: Magh Nepali month/Jan-Feb
Places to Observe this festival: Saraswoti temples in Kathmandu and other parts of the country
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