**Saraswati Avahan: Invoking the Goddess of Wisdom during Navratri**
Saraswati Avahan is a significant ritual observed during the Navratri festival, particularly in the eastern parts of India, including West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. In 2025, Saraswati Avahan will be celebrated on Monday, September 29, during the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwin month.
This ritual marks the invocation of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, music, and arts. But what does “Avahan” mean? The word *Avahan* translates to “invocation” or “welcoming.” On this day, devotees invite Goddess Saraswati to bless them with knowledge, creativity, and spiritual enlightenment.
Students, artists, musicians, and scholars especially worship her, as she symbolizes intellect and inspiration. The day holds great significance because it is believed that worshipping Saraswati removes ignorance and helps one attain wisdom and success in life.
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### Rituals of Saraswati Avahan
The rituals begin with setting up an idol or picture of Goddess Saraswati, adorned with white flowers, since white is considered her sacred color. Devotees place books, musical instruments, pens, and other items related to learning before her, seeking her blessings.
Special prayers and mantras are chanted, and offerings such as fruits, sweets, and flowers are made to the goddess. In Bengal, Saraswati Avahan is part of the grand Durga Puja celebrations, where she is invoked alongside Goddess Durga and her various forms.
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### Celebration and Cultural Significance
The celebration is marked with cultural programs, devotional songs, and artistic performances, reflecting the goddess’s association with knowledge and creativity. Many schools and institutions organize pujas, encouraging students to participate and honor the goddess.
Saraswati Avahan 2025 reminds us of the eternal importance of knowledge—not just for academic success but also for spiritual growth. By worshipping Maa Saraswati, devotees seek the wisdom to lead a life of clarity, truth, and inner peace.
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Celebrate Saraswati Avahan with devotion and embrace the blessings of knowledge and creativity that Goddess Saraswati bestows upon her devotees.
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