•    Colonel James Todd 
“Where do I find astronomers whose knowledge of planetary systems yet excites wonder in Europe as well as the architects and sculptors whose works claim our admiration, and the musicians who could make the mind oscillate from joy to sorrow, from tears to smile with the change of modes and varied intonation?"
Sri Samrat Dutt, who is the coordinator of GHHF activities in Assam says:
“Saraswati Puja ll Balasamskar Kendras children took part in Saraswati Puja organized by each and every Balasamskar Kendras teachers and members of care taker committee of each Balasamskar Kendras of Assam. After Puja prasadam distributed amongst children.”
Saraswati Puja is a major festival of Hindus which is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and wisdom as well as music and performing arts. As per the Hindu calendar, Vasant Panchami is observed on the fifth day of the bright half of Magha month. In general, this day usually falls in late January or February. This day is also known as Sri Panchami and Saraswati Puja. Know more about the festival of Saraswati Puja 2023 like date, pooja timing, pooja vidhi, etc from this article.
Saraswati Puja is considered as a very auspicious day for starting any new work. Celebrations like Griha Pravesh and wedding ceremonies are carried out on this day. On this day, Goddess of knowledge, Maa Saraswati is also worshiped and devotees seek Her blessings in the form of wisdom. It is believed that Goddess Saraswati was born on the day of Vasant Panchami itself. This festival also marks the starting of preparation for Holika and Holi, which occur forty days later. On the day of Vasant Panchami, Goddess Lakshmi (also known as Shri) and Lord Vishnu are also worshiped. Businessmen usually perform this pooja as it is considered highly beneficial for their business.
Vasant Panchami Pooja Vidhi
On the day of Saraswati Puja, devotees get up early in the morning and take a bath. Since yellow is the color of this day, people wear yellow colored dress after the bath and offer arghya to the Sun. Idol of Maa Saraswati is established and She is also dressed in yellow. Sweets (preferably yellow colored) and fruits are offered to Goddess Saraswati and devotees recite Saraswati stotra. Apart from pooja being conducted in homes and temples, schools and colleges also celebrate Saraswati pooja with great enthusiasm and devotion.
Other than Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu are also worshiped on Vasant Panchami or Sri Panchami. Reciting Sri Sukta after offering prayers to Lakshmi and Vishnu is believed to bring success and wealth in one’s business. On this day, some people also worship Kamadev and Rati and in some parts of the country, Shiva and Parvati are worshiped as well.
Three verses Sri Sukta and their meaning
Om Hiranya Varnaam Harineem Suvarna Rajata Srajaam ।
Chandraam Hiranmayeem Lakshmeem Jaatavedo Ma Aa Vaha ॥1॥
Meaning – O omniscient Agnidev! Invoke Goddess Lakshmi for me. The one who has golden yellow complexion, the wearer of gold and silver necklaces and who has the radiance like the moon ॥1॥
Taam Ma Aa Vaha Jaatavedo Lakshmee Manapa Gaamineem ।
Yasyaam Hiranyam Vindeyam Gaamashvam Purushaa Naham ॥2॥
Meaning – Oh fire! Invoke for me that Goddess Lakshmi, who is never destroyed and by whose arrival I will get gold, cow, horse and descendant etc. ॥2॥
Ashva Purvaam Ratha Madhyaam Hastinaada Pramodineem ।
Shriyam Deveemupa Hvaye Shreermaa Devee Jushataam ॥3॥
Meaning – There are horses in front of The Goddess and chariots behind her and who rejoice on hearing the trumpet of an elephant, I invoke the same Sridevi. Goddess Lakshmi bless me ॥3॥

WE NEED YOUR HELP
Ghar Waapasi is going on unimpeded. We appreciate it if you can help in hiring more people who can go to these villages to do Ghar Waapasi. We have employed 20 Pracharaks working at the ground level. More people we hire, more villages can cover to welcome them back and also create Chaitanya (Awareness) among the students and villagers.
1) Sponsor one Bala Samskar Kendra for $1000.00
2) Sponsor one Pracharak: In order to expand our base and hire one Pracharak, it would cost approximately $3000.00 per year. We have five anonymous donors who sponsored Assistants.
DONATIONS
PayPal Method: To donate visit our website: savetemples.org. Click on the Donate button, then press the Purpose category, and select the Ghar Wapasi Donation category.
By Zelle: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com
By Check: Or you can send a check payable to GHHF.  It is tax-deductible.
RUPEES, if you would like to contribute to rupees, please either call or send an email. We will call you back to give you the required information
For more information, call Prakasarao Velagapudi at; Email: ghhfusaorg@gmail.com