Sarasvati Ahvahan
October 16, 2026
- Observance
- Saraswati
- Shakta
- Smarta
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Telugu
- Malayalam
- Odia

The invocation that opens the three-day Saraswati worship within Sharada Navaratri, performed when Mula nakshatra prevails. Books, musical instruments and tools of learning are ceremonially gathered and the goddess is invited to reside in them.
Also known as Saraswati Avahan · Sarasvati Avahanam · Saraswati Aavahan