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Saraswati Puja (Saraswati Triratra Vrata) is observed during the last three days during Durga Sharad Navratri festival in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.
In 2026, Saraswati Pooja begins on October 16 and ends on October 19. Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, is worshipped during these days. In North India and South India too, Saraswati Balidan (Saraswati Visarjan) is observed on 12 October.
Maha Saptami, Durgashtami, Mahanavami and Vijaya Dashami days are observed as Saraswati Puja.
In Maharashtra and some parts of Gujarat, Saraswati Puja starts with Saraswati Avahan on Maha Saptami and ends on Vijayadashami with Saraswati Udwasan or Visarjan.
Saraswati Puja Calendar 2026:
- Saraswati Puja Avahan – Maha Saptami (Durga Saptami) – 16 October 2026
- Saraswati Puja (main puja) – Durga Ashtami – 17 October 2026, Moola Nakshatra Saraswati Pooja. Devi Triratra Vratham begins.
- Saraswati Uttara Puja – Mahanavami – 18 October 2026 (Saraswati Balidan in North India)
- Sarasawati Visarjan or Udwasan in South India & North India – Mahanavami – 19 October 2026
In Kerala, some parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, Saraswati Puja is observed on Vijaya Dashami, the last day of Durga Navaratri. Vidyarambham is the main event observed on Vijayadashami. This is one of the largest events during Navaratri in Kerala.
Vidyarambham is a grand event in Panachikkada Saraswathi temple in kottayam Thiruvullakkavu in Thrissur, the Mookambika Temple Vadakkan Paravur Temple in Ernakulam district of Kerala and the Mookambika temple in Udupi district of Karnataka.
In Andhra Pradesh, some parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Saraswati Puja is observed as Triratra vratam (three nights dedicated to the Goddess). In some places, during the days of Saraswati Puja, Suhasini Puja and Kanya Puja or Kumari Puja are observed.
In South India temples, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Maha Shashti (sixth day) during Navaratri. During Sharad Navaratri in Vijayawada Kanakadurga temple, on Mahasashti, Durga is worshipped in Maha Saraswati Devi alankaram.
In Bengal, Orissa and other Eastern parts of India, Saraswati Puja is observed on Vasant Panchami.
Saraswati Puja during Navratri is a special ritual dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, and the arts. It is usually celebrated towards the end of Navratri, prominently on the sixth, seventh, eighth, or ninth day (Maha Navami or Navami) depending on regional traditions, with the most common day being the ninth day of Navratri.
Significance:
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Saraswati Puja honors the divine embodiment of wisdom and creativity.
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It is believed to bless devotees, especially students, artists, and professionals with intellectual growth, learning prowess, and artistic talents.
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The puja involves worshipping books, musical instruments, tools of learning, and arts to invoke the goddess’s blessings for success and enlightenment.
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It marks the spiritual journey during Navratri from physical strength and material prosperity (worship of Durga and Lakshmi) to the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge (Saraswati).
Key Rituals:
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Setting up an altar with an idol or image of Goddess Saraswati.
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Placing books, pens, musical instruments, and educational tools near the idol.
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Chanting Saraswati mantras like “Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah” and Saraswati Ashtottara Shatanamavali.
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Offering white or yellow flowers, fruits, and naivedyam (food offerings).
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Lighting ghee lamps and performing aarti.
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In South India, the day often includes Vidyarambham—the initiation of children into the world of learning by writing the first letters under the goddess’s blessings.
saraswathi pooja can do whole 9 days of vijaya dashami???