Rituals, Havan, and Visarjan Highlights
On January 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at Sankalp Institute, Garhwa, members (students and teachers) of the Institute celebrated the holy occasion of Saraswati Puja with great devotion and dedication and paid homage to their culture through their actions during the event, as well as by taking part in all activities celebrating its cultural values.
During the Saraswati Puja celebration, all participants paid respect to ancient Indian culture through their actions and demonstrated the importance they place on education as well as values. Many members of the Institute community came together to participate in the celebration. In this way, the occasion was made meaningful and became a memorable experience that taught each participant what it truly means to live a spiritually fulfilled life.
Rituals
During the Saraswati Puja event of 2026, Pandit Mukesh Pandey , the priest, conducted the Puja ceremony by performing the rituals according to authentic Vedic traditions. As he chanted the mantras in a slow, rhythmic style, the sound of the chanting permeated the campus and created an overall sense of serenity throughout the premises. In accordance with this sacred ceremony, an idol of Goddess Saraswati was beautifully adorned and placed on a pedestal within the Puja area, representing the importance of knowledge, wisdom, education, and enlightenment. Many devotees were on the path to serve their precious Divine Mother, Goddess Saraswati.
Many individual devotees participated in the Puja, including Ritesh Dwivedi, Arun Kumar, Surbhi Kumari, Muskan Kumari, Puja Kumari, Mahi Kumari, Muskan Gupta, Shalu Kumari, along with many other devotees, who prayed for wisdom, success, and the brightest of futures with faith and devotion to the Divine Mother, Goddess Saraswati. The energy level of the students was clearly visible, and they participated with great enthusiasm in all ceremonies held during the Puja.
The Puja’s conclusion was marked by a serene, positive, devotional, and energetic environment within the Institute. Prasad was distributed to all devotees who attended the Puja, and wishes of goodwill and mutual respect were exchanged among all those present. This event exemplified discipline, purity, and devotion, adding to the overall impact of the ceremony.
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Havan
On 24th January 2026, the observance continued with a Havan (a sacred fire ceremony), and once again, the rituals were performed by Pandit Mukesh Pandey according to Vedic traditions. The Havan ceremony was attended by Ritesh Dwivedi, Puja Kumari, Arun Kumar, Aradhana Devi, Chanchala Tiwari, and many other devotees. Participants felt the divine presence through the chanting of mantras, and the offering into the sacred fire created a holy and divine atmosphere for all who participated.
Visarjan
The final steps toward the immersion ceremony (Visarjan) of the idol of Devi Saraswati began as soon as the Havan (fire offering) was completed. All participants and supporters of the ceremony worked together to prepare the idol of Devi Saraswati for immersion, demonstrating unity, cooperation, and commitment.
At 5:30 PM, the idol of Devi Saraswati was respectfully lifted from its ceremonial pedestal, and the procession began with veneration and reverence, as demanded by tradition.
The procession moved through Kali Sthan and then followed the Gadhdevi route to Sonpurwa, covering a distance of about 2 kilometers. During this time, expressions of devotion were witnessed through chants and slogans raised by devotees in honor of Devi Saraswati, creating an uplifting atmosphere even as they collectively felt emotional about the temporary departure of the Divine presence until the next year.
At 6:00 PM, the idol of Devi Saraswati was ceremoniously immersed in the waters of Sonpurwa Pokhara. The moment of immersion was emotional and gratifying, accompanied by prayers for blessings from Devi Saraswati and wishes for her return next year, thus concluding the ceremony on a very positive note.
The Saraswati Puja organized at Sankalp Institute was held successfully in an organized, peaceful, and disciplined manner, providing a great spiritual experience for everyone involved. The event was not only a celebration of religion but also an effort to teach students about cultural values, discipline, and moral learning. The Saraswati Puja at Sankalp Institute once again demonstrated the Institute’s commitment not only to excellence in education but also to maintaining and preserving the cultural and traditional values of the country to create responsible individuals with strong moral and ethical values.