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In pictures: Glimpses of Saraswati Puja celebrations from schools and colleges in Kolkata

‘Anjali’, ‘bhog’, fun activities and more keep students busy throughout Wednesday

My Kolkata Web Desk Kolkata Published 15.02.24, 12:57 PM
Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar school celebrated Vasant Panchami on Wednesday. Goddess Saraswati was placed in a pandal designed in the mould of ancient Shyam Rai Mandir of Bishnupur using recycled newspaper with details replicating the ancient terracotta sculptures of historic Bengal. The Dalmadal Cannon, also made of cardboard, was replicated at the entrance. Students, teachers and guardians were present to offer prayers to the goddess
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Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar school celebrated Vasant Panchami on Wednesday. Goddess Saraswati was placed in a pandal designed in the mould of ancient Shyam Rai Mandir of Bishnupur using recycled newspaper with details replicating the ancient terracotta sculptures of historic Bengal. The Dalmadal Cannon, also made of cardboard, was replicated at the entrance. Students, teachers and guardians were present to offer prayers to the goddess

Mahadevi Birla Shishu Vihar
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The pandal of Aditya Academy Senior Secondary School, Dumdum, was made out of eco-friendly materials like bamboo, jute and ‘bhnar’. The school won the ‘Shera School Pujo Pandal’ award by JIS Group on Wednesday
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The pandal of Aditya Academy Senior Secondary School, Dumdum, was made out of eco-friendly materials like bamboo, jute and ‘bhnar’. The school won the ‘Shera School Pujo Pandal’ award by JIS Group on Wednesday

Aditya Academy
Students and staff of Modern High School for Girls came in for Saraswati Puja in yellow Indian attire. Students took part in a cultural programme too
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Students and staff of Modern High School for Girls came in for Saraswati Puja in yellow Indian attire. Students took part in a cultural programme too

Modern High School for Girls
Saraswati Puja was celebrated in all grandeur at Delhi Public School Ruby Park. The goddess of learning and knowledge was worshipped amidst bright garlands and hand-made decorations by the students and teachers
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Saraswati Puja was celebrated in all grandeur at Delhi Public School Ruby Park. The goddess of learning and knowledge was worshipped amidst bright garlands and hand-made decorations by the students and teachers

DPS Ruby Park
IHM Kolkata, Taratala, held Saraswati Puja followed by a mehendi session. A memory game and ‘shankh’ blowing competition were held. The theme for the puja was sustainability, with biodegradable and organic materials being used for the decoration including betel leaves, hay, cotton fabric etc. Principal Raja Sadhukhan, participated to serve lunch personally to all on this auspicious day
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IHM Kolkata, Taratala, held Saraswati Puja followed by a mehendi session. A memory game and ‘shankh’ blowing competition were held. The theme for the puja was sustainability, with biodegradable and organic materials being used for the decoration including betel leaves, hay, cotton fabric etc. Principal Raja Sadhukhan, participated to serve lunch personally to all on this auspicious day

IHM Kolkata
Students and staff of Sister Nivedita University observed Saraswati Puja with great pomp. Students turned up in ethnic clothes and enjoyed ‘bhog’ on campus. A cultural programme was also held
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Students and staff of Sister Nivedita University observed Saraswati Puja with great pomp. Students turned up in ethnic clothes and enjoyed ‘bhog’ on campus. A cultural programme was also held

Sister Nivedita University
Saraswati Puja at Seth Anandram Jaipuria College in Sovabazar was held with students performing the rituals and celebrating the day through various cultural activities
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Saraswati Puja at Seth Anandram Jaipuria College in Sovabazar was held with students performing the rituals and celebrating the day through various cultural activities

Poushaly Chowdhury, third year, journalism
Saraswati Puja celebrations at JIS University began with ‘pushpanjali’ followed by cultural events organised by the students and staff. Corners of the campus were decorated with beautiful ‘rangoli’
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Saraswati Puja celebrations at JIS University began with ‘pushpanjali’ followed by cultural events organised by the students and staff. Corners of the campus were decorated with beautiful ‘rangoli’

JIS University

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