Goddess Saraswati who is regarded as one of the incarnations of Goddess Durga is worshipped on the sixth day of Navratri. She is a goddess of intelligence, knowledge, and skills and is depicted as a graceful lady in white clothes which symbolizes integrity and peace. Goddess Saraswati is depicted as being seated peacefully on a beautiful lotus.

When is Saraswati Puja actually celebrated?

As per the Gregorian Calendar, Saraswati Puja 2020 falls on the 22nd of October month. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Saraswati Puja is one of the most significant rituals celebrated in Navaratri is observed in the month of Ashwin.

Saraswati Puja Significance

It is believed that life would not be the same as we are living today without Goddess Saraswati. According to mythological stories, after the formation of the universe, Lord Brahma realized that there is a deficiency in the universe and the universe requires a firm authority. To complete the work of creating a perfect universe, Lord Brahma decided to generate the embodiment of brilliance and learning.

Due to the divine power of Lord Brahma, Goddess Saraswati appeared from his mouth as a Goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Then she started giving fair guidance to Lord Brahma concerning the bearing order in stars, moon, sun, and other essential creation of the universe. Later she became the consort of Lord Brahma.

What to do on Saraswati Puja

Devotees should perform Saraswati Puja and offer a divine prayer to Goddess Saraswati to attain blessings in the form of art, science, and intelligence. Devotees must perform puja to the idol or image of Goddess Saraswati and seek blessings from the divine form. Reciting Saraswati Stotram is believed to bestow you with immense knowledge and wisdom.

Benefits of Saraswati Puja

Performing Saraswati Puja during the holy nine days of Navratri will benefit the performer in the following ways:

• Devotees will be blessed with extensive knowledge and creativity.
• Students performing Saraswati Puja will be blessed with good memory power and grasping abilities.
• Goddess Saraswati bestows her devotees with creativity.
• Goddess Saraswati blesses her devotees with the mental strength which would greatly help them in achieving success in every field of life.