Editorial photo #12012446 Human Interest
Nepal Worships Goddess Of Education Saraswati
A boy writes on the wall of Saraswati Temple, where the Hindu Goddess is worshipped annually by students of all levels praying for education and knowledge. The celebration takes place annually on Shukla Panchami of the Nepali month, marking the beginning of the spring season. It is believed that if students worship Saraswati, they achieve success in their studies. On this day, many parents take their children to nearby Saraswati Temples to introduce them to alphabets. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)
