Our Saraswathi Pooja (Ayutha Pooja)…

Saraswathi is the Goddess of knowledge, arts, science, music and technology. Saraswathi pooja is celebrated during Navaratri (September-October). Navaratri means Nine Nights. The ninth day is Saraswathi pooja celebrated along with Ayutha pooja (the worship of weapons and implements including machines) i.e. from small knife to a big vehicle….

At this day, people will clean their houses, cycles, bikes, cars… and decorate with sandal, kungumam, flowers... During the worship, they place their books and some kitchen utensils in front of the Goddess. It is considered that the Goddess herself is blessing the books and other items. I placed just 2 or 3 books and some utensils as i was afraid of my son... He will pick sharp items....

But the actual celebrations continue during the 10th day which is considered as Vijaya Dashami or the Victorious Tenth Day….