The Saraswati Puja

The Hindus look upon Saraswati as the goddess of learning and music. Students, teachers, scholars celebrate this festival magh . The day is also known as Shripanchami. She wears white Saree. The white color is the sign of purity. She sits on a white swan and puts her feet on a white lotus. She holds a musical instrument , called bani in her hands. There are many books by her side. Students worship on her image or photos. students adorn the place of worship very beautifully. On the day of worship, they rise early , have a bath and make all arrange meets for the worship. The school priest distributes prasad when that is taken in a procession to the river and immersed in the water. This festival has an educative value . They learn the value of co-operation and gain self-confidence.