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Saraswati Avahan


Saraswati Avahan- A divine day to celebrate goddess Saraswati
Saraswati Avahan is a festival dedicated to the goddess Saraswati. She is the commanding goddess of arts, wisdom and science. The imperial goddess is the consort of the mighty Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. The chief divinity Saraswati is also cherished as Maa Gayatri, Sharda and Veena Vadini Devi. 

Significance of Saraswati Avahan
Saraswati Avahan is a special occasion celebrated in the Ashwin month of the Hindu lunar calendar. This occasion marks the invocation of goddess Saraswati. This festival is revered on the maha Saptami or the seventh day of the Navratri. Saraswati Avahan is of immense significance as it marks the beginning of goddess Saraswati’s worship. Goddess Saraswati is the most legendary goddess as her blessings are the reasons behind the creation of the universe. She created the universe and poured voice and soul into it with Lord Brahma's consort. 

How to celebrate Saraswati Avahan?
Saraswati Avahan brings endless blessings to the goddess Saraswati. It should be performed only during the Mool Nakshatra tithi as it is very precious timing. Saraswati Avahan is the initiation of the goddess Saraswati’s worship during the Navratri. This event is celebrated by bringing an idol or statue of goddess Saraswati. Then, it is worshipped with utmost devotion and determination. Devotees chant slokas and mantras to celebrate the goddess and vocalise legends. Saraswati puja and Saraswati visarjan are two significant rituals observed to celebrate the mighty divinity Saraswati during avahan. 

Boons of celebrating Saraswati Avahan
Following are a few notable benefits of Saraswati Avahan-

  • ● Saraswati Avahan blesses devotees with the aura and energies of the supreme divinity Saraswati.
  • ● It blesses worshippers with wisdom and proficiency.
  • ● It enriches the devotee’s life with enlightenment and spiritual peace.
  • ● The festival brings stability and harmonious momentum for devotees.
  • ● Saraswati Avahan brings utmost peace and supreme glories to life.
  • ● The festival also blesses devotees with success, accomplishments and confidence.


Gain all the above windfalls by celebrating Saraswati Avahan with excellent arrangements and devotion. This festival is the best time to attract the blessings of the goddess Saraswati. You can contact our team to know the best rituals and tithis to observe Saraswati Avahan.