Saraswati Balidan is a Hindu ceremony conducted on Mahanavami, the third day of Saraswati Puja in the Navratri festival, to pay tribute to Goddess Saraswati. The term "Balidan" translates to "sacrifice", but in relation to this ritual, it refers to a Poornaphala (an intact coconut) presented in a sacrificial fire during a Havan (fire ceremony). The event represents the conclusion of the final three days of Navratri, which honour the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, arts, and creativity, embodying spiritual and intellectual advancement.
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About Saraswati Balidan 2025
Saraswati Balidan is a sacred occasion dedicated to the goddess Saraswati. The auspicious day falls on the ninth day of the bright fortnight in the Ashwin month duri