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Saraswati Puja celebrations

On Friday, Hindus throughout Bangladesh worshipped Goddess Saraswati, beginning with the initiation of children's education and rituals of Beenapani, another name for the goddess. As always, the largest celebration has taken place at Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University.

On Friday, Jan 23, 2026, devotees thronged the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
On Friday, Jan 23, 2026, devotees thronged the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
On Friday, Jan 23, 2026, devotees thronged the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
On Friday, Jan 23, 2026, devotees thronged the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
On Friday, Jan 23, 2026, devotees thronged the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
On Friday, Jan 23, 2026, devotees thronged the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A pavilion on the grounds of the Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A pavilion on the grounds of the Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, on the occasion of Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A crowd of devotees at the Saraswati Puja pavilion on the grounds of the Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A crowd of devotees at the Saraswati Puja pavilion on the grounds of the Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Bidya Debi, the Goddess of Knowledge and another name for Goddess Saraswati, is worshipped at the pond of Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University, on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Bidya Debi, the Goddess of Knowledge and another name for Goddess Saraswati, is worshipped at the pond of Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University, on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Bidya Debi, the Goddess of Knowledge and another name for Goddess Saraswati, is worshipped at the pond of Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University, on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Bidya Debi, the Goddess of Knowledge and another name for Goddess Saraswati, is worshipped at the pond of Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University, on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Students worship the Bidya Debi, or Goddess of Knowledge, at Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Students worship the Bidya Debi, or Goddess of Knowledge, at Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Students worship the Bidya Debi, or Goddess of Knowledge, at Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Students worship the Bidya Debi, or Goddess of Knowledge, at Jagannath Hall of Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Puja pavilions built by students from different departments of the university on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, at the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Puja pavilions built by students from different departments of the university on Friday, Jan 23, 2026, at the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University during Saraswati Puja. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Saraswati Puja draws growing crowds at Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Saraswati Puja draws growing crowds at Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The entrance to the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University during Saraswati Puja was overflowing with devotees on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The entrance to the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University during Saraswati Puja was overflowing with devotees on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The entrance to the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University during Saraswati Puja was overflowing with devotees on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The entrance to the Jagannath Hall grounds of Dhaka University during Saraswati Puja was overflowing with devotees on Friday, Jan 23, 2026. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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