Saraswati Puja, also known as Basant Panchami, was celebrated with enthusiasm and traditional fervor across Assam and other parts of India on Friday. Students flocked to schools, colleges, and various educational institutions to seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, wisdom, music, and the arts. This festival not only signifies the beginning of spring but also holds great importance for the academic community.
From early morning, educational institutions throughout Assam vibrant with colorful celebrations, where students offered prayers for academic success and intellectual growth. Dressed primarily in yellow and traditional attire, students engaged in rituals, devotional singing, and cultural programs organized within the school and college grounds.
Homes and community pandals were also adorned for the occasion, filled with hymns and prayers that represented the spirit of learning and creativity associated with the festival. In Assam, Saraswati Puja holds a particularly special significance given the society’s deep-seated respect for education.
Many students preparing for upcoming examinations gathered in large numbers, considering this day especially auspicious for divine guidance and the initiation of new academic endeavors. Numerous students placed their books, musical instruments, and art materials before the idol of Goddess Saraswati as a symbolic gesture of devotion.
Beyond its religious aspects, the festival embodies significant cultural values in the state. Celebrated across various communities, Saraswati Puja serves as a unifying event that breaks social and religious barriers, fostering a collective celebration of knowledge and culture.
In Guwahati, the festive atmosphere was palpable as students adorned traditional outfits such as Mekhela Sador and sarees, enhancing the celebrations with color and elegance. Numerous institutions arranged cultural programs featuring music, recitations, and dance performances by students.
At Dispur College, students expressed joy and excitement following their participation in the puja. Many shared that preparations had started weeks in advance, especially for organizing traditional dresses and decorations. Students offered special prayers to Goddess Saraswati, seeking success in their exams and clarity in their academic journeys.
As the day’s festivities concluded, the celebrations highlighted Assam’s enduring respect for learning, knowledge, and cultural harmony.
Original Source: https://www.morungexpress.com/saraswati-puja-celebrated-across-assam-students-throng-schools-colleges
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Publish Date: 2026-01-23 18:37:00
