Sushant Ranjan
Patna, February 16, 2021: The goddess of knowledge Saraswati is being worshipped with reverence and gaiety throughout the state including the capital Patna. The ceremonies are being held in more than 500 pandals including coaching, colleges and schools premises in Patna. This is the first Puja of the city in the Corona period.

Due to the coronavirus, the state government has issued guidelines for worship. This time worship of Goddess Saraswati is being conducted in more places than Durga Puja. People are coming to participate in the worship since morning with joy.

The auspicious time for Saraswati Puja started at 6:59 AM and remained till 12:35 pm. Some people have installed the statue of Saraswati in their home. Only after worship, people took food and water. They offered yellow clothes, yellow flowers, abir, kheer and malpua.