Saraswati Pujo is one of Bengal's favourite festivals that celebrates Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, and arts. It falls on the same day as Basant Panchami, which is celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Panchami of the Hindu month of Magh. In Bengali households and educational institutions, this day is marked by prayers for wisdom, learning, and creative pursuits. The significance of the festival for Bengalis lies in its association with education and intellectual growth. Students place their books and stationery near the goddess’s idol, seeking her blessings for academic success.
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The Bengali Valentine's Day: How Kolkata Celebrates Saraswati Pujo
Saraswati Pujo, one of Kolkata's most popular holidays, honours the goddess of knowledge and the arts. Young people throng the streets dressed in vibrant shades of yellow. Interestingly, the festival is also known as the 'Bengali Valentine's Day'

Saraswati Pujo is also referred to as the 'Bong Valentine's Day' in Kolkata, a city in West Bengal, India.
Photo: @kolkatazz/Instagram
Saraswati Pujo is also referred to as the 'Bong Valentine's Day' in Kolkata, a city in West Bengal, India.
Photo: @kolkatazz/Instagram

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