The mythological history of Sarasvati associates her with the holy rituals performed on the banks of the river Sarasvati. She is worshipped as a goddess of speech, attributed to the formation of (words), invention of Sanskrit language and composition of hymns.

There are various rituals that are followed in the worshipping of goddess Saraswati. The ones common to all those worshipping Saraswati are that the idol of the goddess is clothed in white, the other predominant colour in the celebrations is yellow, to indicate the onset of spring and the blossoming of mustard flowers. Flowers and wild berries are offered to the goddess and students place their books before the deity and do not do any reading or writing that day. An elaborate puja, with sandalwood, ghee, joss sticks, and incense is done to the sound of shlokas, conch shells, and drums. A ritual not connected to the worship but equally essential to the celebration is that of flying kites on this day.

The following is the guideline for the ritual worship of Saraswati:

• The idol is in white, symbolizing purity. The sari of the Deity is white or yellow dyed in the natural dye made from "Shiuli" flowers.
• The place where the idol is kept for the puja is decorated with Rangoli and the design of a fish is considered auspicious.
• A flat low stool made of wood is covered with yellow cloth and the idol is placed on it, facing East.
• Then, the face of the idol remains covered till the priest begins chanting the mantras at the commencement of the puja.
• A green coconut is placed on an earthen pot with a red checked cotton cloth called "Gamcha".
• The actual puja flowers are used but the most significant is the Palash or flame of the forest and marigold flowers.
• Students place their books and pen in front of the goddess.
• Arati is performed by the priest in the morning and again in the evening. This is done while chanting sanskrit slokas and accompanied by the blowing of conch shells and the beating of drums.
• The lit lamp used during the Arati is passed around for each devotee to warm his/ her hand and touch their heads.