Vasantha Panchami Celebrations Saraswathi Pooja (Samuhika Aksharabhayasam)

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Program: 

Morning Session: 

11:00 am :   Vishvaksena Pooja, Sankalpam, Saraswathi Pooja, Aksharabhayasam

12:15 pm : Aarati, Prasadam, Aseervadam

Evening Session:

07:00 pm:   Vishvaksena Pooja, Sankalpam, Saraswathi Pooja, Aksharabhayasam

08:15 pm : Aarati, Prasadam, Asservadam

Significance

Vasantha Panchami is considered as an auspicious day for the acquisition of knowledge in our Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated on the Fifth day (Panchami) of the lunar month of Magha which typically falls during late January and February. The Sanskrit word “Vasantha” stands for “Spring Season”, and this festival marks the beginning of the spring season in many parts of the world.

 Legends trace the birthday of Sri Saraswathi to Vasantha Panchami day. On this day, the goddess of knowledge Sri Saraswathi is worshipped by Hindus. Another significant aspect of Vasantha Panchami for Hindus is the observance of “Aksharabhayasam” On this day, parents lay the foundation for a successful beginning of education for their children. During this auspicious ceremony, the child is taught the “Writing Skills” for writing the alphabets.