Guwahati embraced Vasant Panchami with unrestrained joy, as educational hubs became epicenters of Saraswati worship. On January 23, throngs of students and educators filled pandals, offering yellow flowers and performing rituals for academic prowess and life’s bounties.
The scene was electric: children lighting diyas, joining yagnas, and whispering vows for exam victories. ‘Without her blessings, no amount of study suffices,’ admitted a Class 10 boy eyeing his boards. Girls prayed for stellar results, their faith bridging devotion and determination.
Teachers found personal resonance in the celebrations. ‘Saraswati shapes our teaching journey. This puja calms the soul and propels students toward greatness,’ shared an instructor. Rituals, per priests, promise enhanced intellect, peace, and prosperity through yellow tributes.
Echoing across India, grand temples shimmered in saffron hues, with devotees savoring yellow prasad. From Assam’s lively streets to southern holy sites, the day celebrated knowledge’s primacy. Guwahati’s observances captured the essence: a cultural ritual fueling educational dreams and communal harmony.