The Saraswati day
Saraswati was the name of the goddess, The Saraswati day takes place on the last day of the wake year. Books are particularly venerated and the faithful are not supposed to read, while students attend special ceremonies to pray for academic success. the beautiful goddess, was the wife of Brahma. She was the goddess of knowledge and the mistress of the arts, and learning.
She rules the intellectual and creative realm, and is the patron saint of libraries and schools. Saraswati is not normally adorned in jewels, but instead opts for a white sari.
Her vehicle is a swan, and she is often depicted holding a book in one hand and a flute in another. Saraswati is well loved by Hindus because she was able to tame the wandering mind of Brahma.
According to legend, at the dawn of creation, Brahma became enchanted by his first creation, Shatarupa, goddess of material existence. He was so entranced by her that he sprouted five heads so he could watch her at all times. He chased her wherever she went, but he could not possess this mercurial being. This day is to commemorate her and nobody on the island is allowed to write or read for the day.
Special ceremonies are conducted by a pedanda early in the morning at the Pura Jata Natha temple in Denpasar.
On this day, books are offered to be blessed by the Gods. Hari Raya Saraswati is a day of appreciation when wisdom was brought to the world by the Gods .
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