# South Saraswati Puja 2027: Date and Rituals

> South Saraswati Puja 2027 is on Saturday, 9 October. Vasant Panchami is the festival of Goddess Saraswati, kept on Magha Shukla Panchami at the beginning of…

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## Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Significance & Spiritual Meaning

Vasant Panchami is the festival of Goddess Saraswati, kept on Magha Shukla Panchami at the beginning of spring.

Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues

Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, music and the arts. Books, pens and instruments are placed before her, and small children are given their first lessons.

## Key Rituals & Observance

Step-by-step sacred rituals and worship practices

1. 1 Step 1 Worship of Goddess Saraswati in yellow clothes and yellow flowers.
2. 2 Step 2 Books and musical instruments are placed at her feet.
3. 3 Step 3 Vidyarambham, the first writing of a child, and yellow sweets.

## Sacred Deity & Powerful Mantras

The Divine Mother • Vedic and Puranic chants for peace and blessings

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#### The Divine Mother · Mantra

ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः ॥

Om Dum Durgayai Namah

Meaning

Salutations to The Divine Mother.

108 Japa Sacred Mantra