Established in 2023 by the Indians living in Hoofddorp, the Agomoni Netherlands community aims to preserve India’s rich cultural traditions and heritage for future generations growing up abroad. With celebrations like Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja and Laxmi Puja, the community fosters unity and pride among its members.
The Statesman talked to individuals about what Saraswati puja meant to them and means to them and how the spirit of celebration has changed over the years.
A Class VII girl, who was visiting her school friend's place during Saraswati Puja on Monday was allegedly kidnapped. The police have interrogated her classmate and two senior boys in connection with the incident.
On Saraswati Puja, Ranjit Dey, the present generation of Deybari zamindar family of Serampore came forward to share concern with thalassemia-affected children.
On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders extended their wishes to the people, praying for wisdom, prosperity, and well-being.
Disneyland, Thailand Buddhist temple, besides ancient temples are planted to design this small civic town to lure the crowd during the Saraswati Puja.
This year, for the first time, Saraswati puja was observed over two days ~ January 29 and 30 ~ in what appears to be a bow in the direction of the devout.
The festival is celebrated every year on the fifth day of the bright half of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month of Magha.
As per the state government's 2020 calendar that was notified in November, holidays were declared on 30 and 31 January in connection with Saraswati Puja.
Vasant Panchami is a well-known Hindu festival which marks the beginning of the spring season and the birthday of Goddess Saraswati
