Kathmandu, Feb. 3 -- Inscribing their first words with a chalk on the wall and edges of a Saraswati Temple, many of the toddlers on Monday started their education life from the day of Basanta Panchami also known as Saraswati Pooja in Nepal.

Basanta Panchami which also is popular amongst students as Saraswati Pooja falls on Shukla Panchami of Nepali month with marks the beginning of spring season. It follows the religious belief that if students worship Saraswati, they will get success in their studies.

"Today at Saraswati Temples special pooja are performed worshipping the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. Children are brought here in the early morning praying for their progress in studies as well as mindfulness, this also applies for th...