Balinese celebrate Saraswati Day

Balinese celebrate Saraswati Day

Denpasar, Bali: Dressed in traditional clothes and carrying
offerings, thousands of Balinese gathered on early Saturday
morning at temples, schools and universities to celebrate
Saraswati Day, which comes every 210 days.

The Balinese, who have a strong belief in Hinduism, believe
that the goddess Saraswati brought science and wisdom to
enlighten people in the world.

During the day, the Balinese organize their books at home,
especially those on Hinduism and science, because literature is
the goddess Saraswati's legacy.

Scholar I Ketut Suarja said believers recite some verses from
the Veda holy book to strengthen their faith. --Antara