Staff Reporter:
Saraswati Puja, worshiping the Goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture, will be celebrated across the country today amid much enthusiasm, festivity and religious fervor.
Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus, in a message, greeted the members of the Hindu community on the occasion of the Saraswati Puja.
Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami falls on the fifth ‘Tithi’ of the Bengali month of Maagh each year when Hindus worship goddess Saraswati.
Traditionally children are introduced to education and learning on the day of Saraswati Puja and this ritual is called “Hatekhori”.
Toddlers are usually given a slate and chalk to scribble with on the auspicious day.
Major Hindu temples, schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions stage the festival with traditional gaiety and religious fervor.
