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Gnana Saraswati Temple, Basara
Saraswati · Basara, Nirmal, Telangana
Temple to Saraswati on the Godavari, one of the best known in India, where families bring children for Aksharabhyasam, their first letters.
Darshan timings
| General opening hours | Every day | 04:00 – 20:30 |
Pujas and sevas
Aksharabhyasam
No published price · 30 min
A child's first writing of letters in the presence of the goddess.
Abhishekam
No published price · 45 min
Ceremonial bathing of the goddess.
Kumkuma Archana
No published price · 20 min
Worship of the goddess with kumkum while her names are recited.
Significance
Vasant Panchami and Sharan Navaratri, especially the Moola Nakshatra day, are the busiest days for Aksharabhyasam.