KATHMANDU, Feb 14: Children commence learning alphabets and attend early classes at various pre-primary schools on the occasion of Sri Panchami. Additionally, there is a tradition of teaching the alphabet to children at temples who have reached the age of school enrollment starting today.
The Sri Panchami festival is observed by worshiping Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge, on the auspicious day of Magh Shukla Panchami every year. The festival is being observed across the country today.
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Students take an early bath, observe the mass Saraswati Puja in schools, and visit temples to listen to the Basanta Shrawan. This day is also known as Basant Panchami, signifying the onset of spring, the king of seasons.
Vedic Satya Sanatan devotees celebrate Basanta Panchami today by worshiping Goddess Saraswati. There is a religious belief that Saraswati, the patron of music, art, literature, and learning, blesses those who recite stotras (hymns) after performing proper worship.
Students, especially in educational institutions, celebrate this festival with importance. Pilgrims flock to various Saraswati temples across the valley, including Jayabageshwari, Pashupati, Swayambhu's Saraswatisthan, Lajimpat's Neel Saraswati, and temples in Changu, Pharping, Balkhu, and Handigaon.
