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Vasant Panchami (Sanskrit: वसन्त पञ्चमी, romanized: Vasanta Pañcamī), also rendered Vasanta Panchami [4] [5] and Saraswati Puja in honour of the Hindu goddess Saraswati, is a festival that marks the preparation for the arrival of spring. The festival is celebrated in Indian religions in different ways depending on the ...
Laxmi Puja: Religious: In the morning cows are worshipped. Later, usually during the evenings, Laxmi, Goddess of wealth is worshipped. November 8: Mha Puja and Govardhan Puja: Religious: Nepal Sambat new year. November 9: Bhaitika: Religious: Sisters and brothers wish for each other's safety and well-being. Gifts are exchanged between them ...
Saraswati Puja, also known as Basanta Panchami, is celebrated in Nepal on the fifth day of the bright half of the Nepali month of Magh. This usually falls in late January or early February according to the Gregorian calendar. The exact date varies each year based on the lunar calendar. In 2024, Saraswati Puja is celebrated on February 13th.
In these states, on the occasion of Sarasvati Puja, Goddess Sarasvati is worshipped in the form of idol, made up of soil. On Sarasvati Puja, the idol is worshipped by people and prasad is distributed among the devotees after puja. Prasad mainly consists of boondi (motichoor), pieces of carrot, peas and Indian plum (ber).
The Saraswati Vandana (Sanskrit: सरस्वती वन्दना, romanized: Sarasvatī Vandanā) is a Hindu mantra. It is addressed to the goddess Saraswati , the goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning.
Although there is no direct solar observance of the Winter Solstice in Nepali tradition, the Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival, based on the lunar calendar, falls closest. Additionally, the Sun begins its northward journey the day after the winter solstice, as daylight increases. Thus, Makar Sankranti marks the celebration of the day after the Winter ...
The royal couple of former King Gyanendar and Queen Komal did puja at the temple on March 27, 2004. [10] Indian Army Chief comes visiting, locals know he speaks fluent Nepali on February 13, 2018. [11] Navadurga Festival was organized by Bindhyabasini Dharmik Chhettra Bikash Samiti on September 21, 2017. [12]
Kali Puja: dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, celebrated on the new moon day Dipannita Amavasya of the Hindu month Kartik; Saraswati Puja: marks the preparation for the arrival of spring. The festival is celebrated by people of Dharmic religions in the South Asian countries in different ways depending on the region.