Kathmandu, Feb 14: Shree Panchami also known as Basanta Panchami is being celebrated today across the country by worshipping Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, learning, art, music and culture.    

The day is very special for students and new learners. 

In this day many parents introduce their children to the alphabet by having them write their first words. Meanwhile, children have started to write the alphabet by writing their first words at the Swoyambhunath in Kathmandu.