Saraswati Puja celebrated, devotees mark start of learning
Summary
Devotees celebrated Saraswati Puja at the Saraswati Temple in Swayambhu and other locations, marking the beginning of learning and the arrival of spring.
Key Points
- Saraswati Puja was celebrated at the Saraswati Temple in Swayambhu and other temples in Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
- Devotees, including children, participated in rituals to mark the start of learning, such as scribbling alphabets on temple walls.
- The festival is also observed by the Sikh community in Nepal and coincides with the arrival of spring according to the Hindu calendar.
- The celebrations emphasize knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music, and culture associated with goddess Saraswati.
