Gaibandha Representative/

Saraswati Puja was celebrated at various places in the district with due religious solemnity in Gaibandha. Saraswati Puja was held at Gaibandha Adarsh College on Thursday (January 26).
Students from the Hindu community of the college placed books and educational materials near the Swarsati idol to seek its blessings. Among the Hindus, especially students and youth, Saraswati Puja is celebrated by setting up colorful mandapas in various educational institutions, temples and homes and placing idols of the goddess with various sweets, fruits and other items and handicrafts. During this time, religious rituals, special prayers, aarti, discussion meetings were also held.

Bangladesh Puja Udjakar Parishad Gaibandha District Branch General Secretary Deepak Kumar Pal said, Saraswati symbolizes knowledge, good luck, intelligence, nourishment, radiance, contentment, splendor and our devotion.