The first day of Saraswati Puja performed during the Navratri (Navratri Puja 2024) period is called Saraswati Aawahan. As the name suggests, Goddess Saraswati is invoked on this day. This day is considered best to receive the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. In such a situation, let us know the date and importance of Saraswati Aawahan performed during Navratri Puja.

Saraswati invocation auspicious time (Saraswati Puja 2024 Date And Time)

According to the Panchang, the Mool Nakshatra is starting from 04:08 am on 09 October. Whereas, it will end on 10 October at 05:15 am. In such a situation, Saraswati Aawahan will be done on Wednesday, 09 October. During this time, the auspicious time of worship is going to be something like this -

Moola Nakshatra Aawahan Muhurta - from 10:25 am to 4:42 pm

Importance of Saraswati Avahan (Saraswati Avahan Importance)

According to Hindu beliefs, Goddess Saraswati is called the goddess of knowledge, learning, speech and the mother of the Vedas. She is also considered the goddess of literature, art and voice. In such a situation, if Maa Saraswati is worshipped with full devotion, then it can increase the level of knowledge and intelligence of a person.

At many places, there is a ritual of worshipping Saraswati Ji for 1, 3 or 4 days during Navratri . Out of which the four-day Saraswati Puja is based on the constellations. In which Saraswati invocation is done in Mool, Saraswati Puja in Purva Aashadh, Saraswati sacrifice in Uttara Aashadh and Saraswati immersion is done in Shravan Nakshatra.

How to worship (Saraswati Puja 2024)

On the day of Saraswati Avahan (Saraswati Avahan 2024), wake up early in the morning and take a bath. After this, first clean the place of worship and sprinkle Gangajal. Now spread a stool and install the idol or picture of Goddess Saraswati on it. In the auspicious time, start the worship of Goddess Saraswati and light incense sticks, agarbatti and guggul in front of her. Offer flowers and fruits etc. to the mother during the worship. Offer white colored sweets to Goddess Saraswati. Chant the mantras of Goddess Saraswati during the worship and perform aarti at the end. After this, distribute prasad among all the people.