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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 ...
Goddess Saraswati. Basanta Panchami: A Celebration of Knowledge and Spring in Nepal This day is Basanta Panchami, or Saraswati Puja, a festival that marks the arrival of spring and celebrates the goddess of wisdom, Saraswati, in Nepal. It is a day of joy, devotion, and a fresh start, especially for students and those seeking knowledge.
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 ...
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.
Mahasarasvati is described to be the slayer of Shumba in the Devi Bhagavata Purana, suggesting that she has little to do with Saraswati. [7] Mahalakshmi is the prosperity aspect of Devi. She has two forms, Vishnu-priya Lakshmi and Rajyalakshmi. The former is the embodiment of chastity and virtuousness. The latter goes about courting kings.
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]