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Saraswati Puja being observed

TBP Desk
14 Feb 2024 18:44:23 | Update: 14 Feb 2024 18:44:23
Saraswati Puja being observed
File photo shows a general view of an idol of the goddess Saraswati in an artisan's home at Palpara, Saturia, Manikganj on January 29, 2021 — Aditta Saha Niloy

Saraswati Puja, a cornerstone festival for the Hindu community, is being observed with great enthusiasm and religious fervour across Bangladesh this Wednesday. This revered occasion falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight in the Bangla month of Magh, known as 'Vasant Panchami.'

Dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, the festival holds special significance for students and educational institutions, where devotees gather to perform puja in educational institutions and temples, seeking blessings for enlightenment and learning, reports UNB.

In a gesture of solidarity and goodwill, President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have extended their warm wishes to the Hindu community on the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja.

Highlighting the day's celebrations, the central Puja Udjapan Committee at Jagannath University is hosting a Saraswati Puja event on campus. Additionally, Dhaka is buzzing with festive arrangements, hosting multiple Puja ceremonies at various locations, and embracing the spirit of communal harmony and cultural heritage.

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