The importance of Saraswathi Puja and Ayudha Puja:

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Like the other festivals of India, Navaratri is rich in meaning. At one level, Navaratri signifies the progress of a spiritual aspirant. During this spiritual journey, the aspirant has to pass three stages personified by Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. Then, he or she enters into the realm of the infinite, wherein one realises one's Self. Navaratri, which literally means 'nine nights,' dedicates three days each to worshipping the Divine in the forms of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati. The tenth day, though, is the most important; it is known as Vijayadashami, the 'tenth day of victory.'
The reason behind the worshipping of Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati lies rooted in the philosophy that the attributeless absolute can only be known through the world of attributes—the journey is from the known to the unknown. Hence it is said that Shiva, who symbolises pure consciousness, can only be known through Shakti, who represents divine energy. That is why people worship Shakti, also known as Devi, in Her various manifestations.

 

Thank you for enlightening us on the significance of Saraswathi devi and the puja.
Namaskarams,

 

I expected a beautiful picture of saraswati along with your nice write up.....

 

Nice explanation.

 

May Maa Saraswathi bless all of us always..

Saraswathi namasthubhyam varadae kaamaroopinee
Vidhyaarambham karishyaami siddhir bhavathumae sadaa

I prostrate to you, Goddess Saraswathi. You give boons and fulfill our wishes.
I pray to you to grant my wishes when I start my studies.

:thankyou2: Chitra amma for this wonderful thread..

 

Dear Chitra,
Very beautiful explanation abt the significance of navarathri. Very weel written and you have explained it very elaborately, why we do Aydha pooja and saraswathi pooja. Thanks for sharing this beautiful knowledge with us.

"Om Saraswati Mahabage vidhye kamala lochaneVidhyarupe visalakshi vidhyam dhehi - namosthuthe"

May Maa Saraswathi bless us all.