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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 will be successful in their studies. Many parents take their children to nearby Saraswati Temples on this day to introduce them to alphabets. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13230341
Date Taken	23 January 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto

One Person Waist Up boy writing wall Saraswati Temple Hindu Goddess worshipped students education knowledge celebration annually Shukla Panchami Nepali month spring season successful studies parents children alphabets nearby introduce belief worship Subaas Shrestha NurPhoto prayers festival tradition cultural religious learning initiation.