Starting Friday, the Triveni, Saraswati, and Yamuna pandals will host vibrant cultural performances, while a Climate ...

A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...

(AP Video by Rishi Lekhi and Shonal Ganguly) A Hindu devotee gets a sacred mark on his forehead after bathing at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati rivers during the ...

As Saraswati is the goddess of arts and creativity, engaging in activities like music, painting, writing, or any artistic pursuit is highly recommended. Ignoring creative expression on this day is ...

Basant Panchami 2025 marks the celebration of Saraswati Puja, but why do Bengalis avoid eating ber (jujubes) before the ritual? Explore the spiritual and cultural reasons behind this unique tradition ...

Hindu devotees gather to take a holy dip in the banks of the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers, on "Mauni Amavasya" or new moon day during the Maha ...

For students and people who are into the education and learning field, Maa Saraswati is the supreme deity. She is often depicted wearing a white saree with a Veena in hand, and her expressions are ...

His “Bharat Mata” series, featuring a nude representation of India as a woman, sparked outrage in 1996. Similarly, a 2006 painting by him of the goddess Saraswati provoked public protests, with ...

The Indian jujube or ber holds a special significance during Basant Panchami celebrations as they are offered to goddess Saraswati during Saraswati Puja. This antioxidant-rich fruit also holds a ...

Saraswati Puja, which honours the Goddess of learning, is widely observed, particularly by students. Since yellow is the colour of the Goddess Saraswati, it is very important on this day. Cooking and ...