About Saraswati Pooja
Saraswati Pooja is the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts. It is observed on Vasant Panchami and on the Saraswati days of Navaratri, and is also performed before exams or at the start of education. Books, musical instruments and pens are placed before the goddess and worshipped along with her ashtottaram.
Saraswati Pooja samagri list
- Saraswati idol or photo
- White flowers and garlands
- Books, pens, slate and chalk
- Rice in a plate (for aksharabhyasam)
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshata
- Fruits and sweets
- Camphor and incense
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