In tamilnadu on the 9th day (Navami day), Saraswati pooja is performed when special prayers are offered to goddess Saraswati the divine source of wisdom and enlightenment. Books and musical instruments are placed in the pooja pedestal and worshipped. Also, tools are placed for the Ayudha pooja. Even vehicles are washed and decorated, and pooja performed for them on this occasion.
In kerala, the Ayudha pooja is observed with great reverence and several martial art forms and folk dances are also performed on that day where all tools, machines and instruments, including vehicles, musical instruments, stationery and all implements that help one earn livelihood, are worshipped.
Also in karnataka the rituals observed are first to worship the weapons on the Mahanavami day (9th day), followed by “Kusumananda” the tradition of breaking a pumpkin in the palace grounds. After this, weapons are carried in a golden palanquin to the bhuvaneshwari temple for worship. Usually Books and musical instruments are placed in the pooja pedestal and worshipped. Also, tools are placed for the Ayudha pooja. Even vehicles are washed and decorated, and pooja performed for them on this occasion.
