Saturday, January 28, 2012

Saraswati Puja In Bengal Is The Day "No Study"


Kolkata: Saraswati Puja is presented as an immense joy to children in Bengal, as they do not have to study. Yes, the day the goddess of knowledge Saraswati Maa, the people worship here in the state participate in the ceremonies of colors and prepare delicious dishes, but do not pick up the books.

Saraswati puja is one of the largest festivals in the Bengali calendar year after Diwali.

Tents have come across this city and elsewhere in West Bengal, on the occasion. The goddess is worshiped in homes, schools and universities.

The wearing of bright yellow which means the arrival of spring, the devotees - mostly students and young people lined up to seek the blessings of the goddess. Unmarried girls and children dressed in saris and kurta crowded pandals various bid for the entire city.

Although the bid is offered by the early morning, the celebrations continue until the day that students keep their books in front of the goddess for her blessings. The day is unofficially regarded as the day "no study" in Bengal students do not even touch his books.

"It's a day we wait every year. Khichuri and cooked till as Bhog (offering) in the school for God always knows very delicious. Chutney and also have beguni (eggplant dipped in Bengal gram flour and fried). There is nothing and eat together with our peers, "said Joydeep Ghosh, celebrating the occasion at the institution Mitra, Bhowanipore.

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