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Kathmandu, Jan 23: Shree Panchami is being observed today by worshipping Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge. Also known as Basanta Panchami, the day has drawn large crowds to Saraswati temples for prayers and offerings.

Devotees have thronged major temples, including Saraswati Kund in Lele, Lalitpur, Saraswatikhel in Thimi, Nil Saraswati in Bishalnagar, the Saraswati temple at Aryaghat, Maitidevi, Swayambhu, and other shrines across the Valley.

A Basanta Shravan ceremony is scheduled this morning at Nasal Chowk inside Hanumandhoka Durbar. It is customary for the President to attend the event, along with the Vice President, Prime Minister, and other dignitaries.

The day is celebrated as a traditional festival linked to the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, art, and music. It marks the appearance of Goddess Saraswati, and the practice of worshipping her as the goddess of learning on this day dates back to the Vedic period.

Shree Panchami is also considered an auspicious day for children to begin formal education. Rituals such as piercing a child’s nose or ears are commonly performed on this day. Schools across the country have organized Saraswati Puja programs.

There is also a belief that beginning music training on this day brings good results. Books, musical instruments, and tools related to art and painting are worshipped as symbols of Goddess Saraswati. People’s News Monitoring Service

People’s News Monitoring Service