Last week, on January 23, we celebrated Basant Panchami, a festival that quietly marks the arrival of spring and, with it, a subtle shift in the inner world as well. Even in a city like Mumbai, where seasons don’t arrive with dramatic intensity, we still sense these delicate transitions: the air feels lighter, mornings gentler, and the world seems to soften at the edges. Basant is not merely a change in weather; it is the promise of renewal.

Saraswati Puja and sacred learning

In Bengal, this day is celebrated as Saraswati Puja, devoted to Ma Saraswati, the Goddess of learning and wisdom. It holds special significance for students and schools,........

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