Ayudha Pooja is a Hindu festival traditionally celebrated in India. On this auspicious day, people worship the tools that help them in life including vehicles, books, computers, machinery, etc. Ayudha Pooja also known as Astra Puja is celebrated on October 11, 2024. This distinct celebration marks the ninth day of the Navratri festival. It is a three-day festival, devotees celebrate the first day for Saraswathi (Goddess of wisdom and art), the second day for Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth and prosperity), and the final day for Parvathi (Divine mother).
Why We Celebrate Ayudha Pooja?
In Southern Indian states, people express gratitude and honour for the tools and instruments that help to run their daily lives. People also offer their tools to Goddess Saraswathi to receive her blessing for the following year. Mythologically, people also say that the Ayudha Pooja is celebrated to honour the weapons of Goddess Durga used to kill the demon lord Mahishasura in their battle.
Ayudha Puja In Different Regions In India
- In Tamil Nadu as Ayudha Pujai (Tamil: ஆயுத பூஜை)
- It is celebrated in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh as Aayudha Pooja (Telugu: ఆయుధ పూజ)
- In Karnataka as “Ayudha Puje” (Kannada: ಆಯುಧ ಪೂಜೆ).
- In Kerala as Ayudha Puja (Malayalam: ആയുധ പൂജ)
- In Marathi as Shastra Puja (Marathi: आयुध पूजा/ खंडे नवमी)
- In Maharashtra as Ayudha Puja/ Khande Navami”
- In Odisha as Astra Puja (Odia: ଅସ୍ତ୍ର ପୂଜା) or “Ayudha Puja”
Greetings For Ayudha Pooja
- On the auspicious occasion of Saraswati Puja, may Goddess Saraswati bless you with knowledge and wisdom. Happy Ayudha Pooja.
- May the divine grace of Goddess be with you, Goddess Saraswati is the Light of Hope and Peace, and May Goddess Saraswati Bless you with Knowledge and Wisdom.
- On this special Day, we Celebrate valour & courage, Triumph over good over evil, and wish you success & happiness in Everything you do. Happy Ayudha Puja.
- May the goddess of learning, wisdom, and knowledge bless you with success in all your academic and professional endeavours. Happy Ayudha Puja!
- Wishing you a day filled with the blessings of Goddess Saraswati and the joy of learning. Happy Ayudha Puja!
Happy Saraswathi Pooja Wishes
- May the melody of Saraswati’s veena resonate in your heart, filling your life with harmony, creativity, and intellectual prowess. Happy Saraswati Puja!
- Let the blessings of Saraswati Puja usher in a new era of enlightenment, creativity, and intellectual growth in your life. Happy Saraswati Puja!
- Wishing you and your family a prosperous and joyous Saraswati Puja. May Goddess Saraswati bless you with intelligence and knowledge.
- It’s the time to celebrate the festival of knowledge and wisdom. Let’s seek the blessings of Saraswati Maa. Wishing you and your family a very happy Saraswati Puja.
- Wishing you peace, prosperity, and success in all your endeavours. May Maa Saraswati bless you with knowledge, wisdom and intelligence. Happy Saraswati Puja.