Saraswati pooja at Keyes school

Secunderabad: On the occasion of Vasant panchami, Goddess Saraswati, the deity of arts and education, is worshiped at every educational center. A community puja was celebrated at Keyes High School, Secunderabad, on Sunday. It was organised by Bangiya Sanskritik Sangha. They have been performing this puja for 45 years. More than 1,000 people including students were present at the puja.

The holy flowers (pusphpanjali) were offered to the goddess. Bhog (prasad) including rice, mixed vegetable curry, and kheer was served to the devotees. The idol was brought from Kanajiguda, Dairy Farm area. A ceremony was conducted to initiate kids (Akshara Abhyas) into the world of learning by the purohit.