People write their names on the wall of the temple of Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati in celebration of Basanta Panchami or Shree Panchami festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Jan. 23, 2026. The festival is observed by worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)
A devotee offers prayers to the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati in celebration of Basanta Panchami or Shree Panchami festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Jan. 23, 2026. The festival is observed by worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)
A boy writes his name on the wall of the temple of Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati in celebration of Basanta Panchami or Shree Panchami festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Jan. 23, 2026. The festival is observed by worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)
Devotees wait in line to offer prayers to the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati in celebration of Basanta Panchami or Shree Panchami festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Jan. 23, 2026. The festival is observed by worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)
Devotees wait in line to offer prayers to the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati in celebration of Basanta Panchami or Shree Panchami festival in Lalitpur, Nepal, Jan. 23, 2026. The festival is observed by worshipping Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture. (Photo by Hari Maharjan/Xinhua)