Celebrating Knowledge and Culture: Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha Organizes Grand Saraswati Puja in Pune

Pune, 13th February 2024: As the vibrant festival of Vasant Panchami, also known as Saraswati Puja, approaches, Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha is all set to host an elaborate celebration in Baner, Pune. Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Saraswati, this festival marks the anticipation of spring, symbolized by the blooming mustard flowers in fields across India.

General Secretary Rajesh Burman expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We’ve been organizing this Puja for the past six years, and this year marks our 7th anniversary. We anticipate over 500 participants for the Pushpanjali offering. Following the traditional Bengali way of Saraswati Puja, we’ve distributed more than 1000 Bhogs, including traditional Khichuri, Labra (mixed vegetables), chutney, sweets, and begun Bhaja (fritters). Members and their families of Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha contribute to cooking and serving this Bhog.”

Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha, a socio-cultural organization, has been actively contributing to cultural, sports, literary, and social promotion in society. Burman added, “We look forward to more such Puja ceremonies, and as we grow, we want a greater number of people to join our community.”

The Saraswati Puja event schedule is as follows:
– Date and Time: February 14, 2024, starting at 9:30 am
– Hathekhori: 10:45 am, followed by Pushpanjali
– Bhog Prasad: Khichuri, Labra, Begun Bhaja, Chatni, Papad, and Rossogolla Sweet distribution at 1 pm
– Evening Sandhya Arati: 6:30 pm, followed by an evening cultural program and Valentine’s Day celebration

The venue for the Saraswati Puja is Elite Premio, Laxmi Nagar, Balewadi, near Balewadi Akash Institute.