We aren't supposed to study today!

@arthi_88 (1516)
India
January 31, 2009 5:09am CST
Yeah you read the title right. Today we have Saraswati Puja when we pray Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. So today none of the students are supposed to read and write anything and parents say us to follow these rules! Its a wonderful day for us...All the girls of every age will dress up in Saree and go out to their schools and colleges after attending the prayers at their home. Coming two months are full of important exams and this day is a break from all the preparations or the tensions of exams. What do your think about this?
4 responses
@enola1692 (3323)
• United States
2 Feb 09
wow thats great youy needed the break but now its time to rehit the books so good luck an happy studying
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@arthi_88 (1516)
• India
3 Feb 09
Yup..I am back to my books now and with full concentration with occasional breaks..Thanks for the good luck!
@dio123 (1788)
• India
31 Jan 09
You must be from Bengal, as this rituals are very much performed by bengalis in India and yes I also love this day this is a very good to worship lord Saraswati
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@arthi_88 (1516)
• India
31 Jan 09
Yes I am from Bengal..All the Bengalis celebrate this day...Its odd how traditions and rituals vary from place place in India...Have a nice day!
@GAUCI123 (1042)
• Malta
31 Jan 09
I think it is a good tradition, and it is really good to let students take a break for at least oneday. Good luck for your exams :)
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@arthi_88 (1516)
• India
31 Jan 09
Thank you for wishing me luck Gaucii..Have a nice day!
• India
3 Feb 09
Oh ! Really, suppose if have exam tomorrow then what I have to do? Just staying and sitting idle without reading? god never give holiday to study. But its good to listen from you that all girls goes to schools and colleges wearing sarees. even this trick may help to remember our tradition. Even on this day girls may leave their pants and shirts and used to wear sarees. It looks sexy than pants and shirts for girls.
@arthi_88 (1516)
• India
5 Feb 09
We never have Exams after Saraswati Puja so that's not a problem..And yeah like the girls wear Sarees(girls of all ages-even the three years olds!) all the boys and men wear kurta pyjama..So its a complete Indian day in Kolkata that day..Girls have started wearing pants because Sarees are difficult to handle in day to day work fr a working women..