Saraswati Puja celebrated with grandeur at NTTF Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, Feb 3: The RD Tata Technical Institute, Golmuri (NTTF) celebrated Saraswati Puja with great devotion and enthusiasm on Monday. The event brought together students, teachers, and parents, who participated in the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, seeking her blessings for wisdom and learning.

Coordinator, Pallavani, addressed the students, explaining the significance of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. He highlighted that the festival is considered especially auspicious for students as Goddess Saraswati symbolizes knowledge, wisdom, and music. The celebration featured various cultural programs, including bhajans, Shloka recitations, and other devotional performances by students.

Basant Panchami is not only a religious festival but also a symbol of education and knowledge in Indian culture. According to scriptures, Maa Saraswati is believed to have appeared on this day, contributing to the creation of Brahma’s universe. The festival has been celebrated since ancient times and falls on the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magh as per the Hindu calendar. Wearing yellow attire and consuming yellow food is a tradition on this day, as yellow represents prosperity and positive energy.

Celebrations at NTTF

Preparations for the puja began early in the morning, with students decorating the idol of Goddess Saraswati with flowers. A Havan and Aarti were performed with the chanting of mantras, creating a divine atmosphere in the school premises. Students placed their books and musical instruments before the deity, seeking her blessings for success in academics and the arts.

A special bhajan evening was also organized, where students sang devotional songs in praise of Maa Saraswati. The event concluded with the distribution of prasad to all attendees. Coordinator Sah Jyoti encouraged students to embrace knowledge and virtues in their lives with the blessings of Maa Saraswati.

Basant Panchami and Its Importance for Students

• Beginning of Education: The day marks the initiation of small children into learning through the ‘Vidyarambh Sanskaar’, where they are taught to write their first alphabets.
• Auspicious Occasion: Basant Panchami is considered the first auspicious day of the year for new beginnings.
• Special Festival for Students: As Maa Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, students worship her on this day to seek success in their studies.

The Saraswati Puja at NTTF was a deeply spiritual event that fostered a sense of dedication towards education among students, teachers, and parents alike. The celebration was attended by Principal Preeta John, Deputy Principal Ramesh Rai, along with faculty members Pallavani Jyoti Smriti, Shilpa Smriti, Nitish Kumar, Shiv Prasad, Deepak Ojha, Pankaj Kumar Gupta, and others.