Saraswati Puja Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Symbiosis Open Education Society
Students Showcase the Spirit of Navadurga Through Dance, Music and Cultural Performances
Pune, October 17, 2026: Symbiosis Open Education Society, Pune, celebrated Saraswati Puja with great enthusiasm on Saturday, The ceremony paid tribute to Goddess Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge, learning, wisdom and values, through traditional worship and vibrant cultural performances.
The Saraswati Puja was performed by Dr. Shantaram Balwant Mujumdar, Founder and President of Symbiosis, and Dr. Swati Mujumdar, President of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune, and Symbiosis University of Applied Sciences, Indore.
The programme featured a captivating presentation of the auspicious form of Goddess Saraswati, the fierce manifestation of Goddess Mahakali, the traditional Dhunuchi dance of West Bengal, and a rendition of the Mahishasuramardini Stotram. These performances brought together devotion, Indian cultural traditions and artistic expression.
Students enthusiastically celebrated the spirit of Navadurga through dance and music. Their colourful costumes, graceful movements and impressive performances enthralled the audience and added vibrancy to the festive atmosphere.
The event was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Mrs. Sanjivani Mujumdar, Director, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Museum and Memorial; Dr. Vidya Yeravdekar, Pro-Chancellor, Symbiosis International University; Dr. Rajiv Yeravdekar, Provost, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Symbiosis International University; Air Marshal Bhushan Gokhale (Retd.), former Vice Chief of the Air Staff; Air Commodore Pramod Puranik (Retd.), Vice President, Bharat Forge; Mr. Anant Ranjan, senior management professional; Major Sonali Kadam (Retd.), Director, SCDL; Ashish Limghire, Registrar, Symbiosis Open Education Society; and Sharad Pulate, Registrar, SCDL, along with other dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Swati Mujumdar said, “As part of the Navratri celebrations, the programme celebrating the spirit of Navadurga has been organised at Symbiosis Open Education Society this year, continuing the tradition of previous years. Through the dance and musical performances presented by the students, we experienced a beautiful confluence of devotion, culture and learning.”
The celebration provided students with an opportunity to appreciate India’s rich cultural heritage while expressing their creativity through music and dance. The Saraswati Puja concluded in a festive atmosphere, reflecting the institution’s commitment to the celebration of knowledge, culture and traditional values.