1998 South Indian Saraswati Puja during Navratri for Lancaster, California, United States

Mata Saraswati is considered the goddess of knowledge, speech and wisdom. Important information related to Goddess Saraswati has been provided on this page. Goddess Saraswati is the Shakti of Lord Brahma, one of the Tridevas.

The festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated as the appearance day of Goddess Saraswati. In this page, along with the detailed significance of Vasant Panchami, the form of the festival and the variations related to it in different regions have been described.

This Saraswati Vandana, which is very dear to Mother Saraswati, is given in Bengali and Hindi meaning along with Sanskrit verses. This Vandana is done to attain good wisdom, knowledge and skills. This Saraswati Vandana is sung in morning prayers in many educational institutions.

Apart from worshipping Saraswati on Vasant Panchami, Goddess Saraswati is also specially worshipped during the days of Sharadiya Navratri in South Indian states and Gujarat. Information about the day and significance of this special Saraswati Puja is given in this page.

Navratri Saraswati Puja Muhurat is given. The second day of Saraswati Puja during Navratri Puja is known as Saraswati Pradhan Puja day. The significance and rituals of Saraswati Puja is described in various religious texts like Vratraj and Rudrayamal.

All the sixteen steps of Shodashopachara Saraswati Puja Vidhi including Dhyana, Avahana, Asana, Padya, Arghya and Achamaniya are described with Mantras. Shodashopachara Puja of Goddess Saraswati is done on Vasant Panchami and other special occasions.

Saraswati Puja Muhurat on Vasant Panchami is given on this page. Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, music and art, is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day. Yellow flowers are offered to Maa Saraswati on this day.

1. Om Saraswatyai Namah। 2. Om Mahabhadrayai Namah। 3. Om Mahamayayai Namah। ... 107. Om Nilajanghayai Namah। 108. Om Brahmavishnushivatmikayai Namah। Names and Mantras of Goddess Saraswati are given with meaning and recitation video. These names are also known as Shri Saraswati Ashtottara Shatnamavali.

A list of Goddess Saraswati Mantras is given including Saraswati Ekakshara Mantra, Saraswati Dvyakshara Mantra, Saraswati Tryakshara Mantra, Mahasaraswati Mantra and Saraswati Gayatri Mantra. These Mantras are used for chanting and worshipping Goddess Saraswati.

Om Jai Saraswati Mata, Maiya Jai Saraswati Mata। Sadaguna Vaibhava Shalini, Tribhuvana Vikhyata॥ Jai Saraswati Mata॥ This melodious Aarti dedicated to Goddess Saraswati is given with lyrics and video. People sing this Aarti during Saraswati Puja.

Jai Shri Sakal Buddhi Balarasi। Jai Sarvagya Amar Avinasi॥ Jai Jai Jai Veenakar Dhari। Karati Sada Suhansa Savari॥ This popular Saraswati Chalisa is given with lyrics and recitation video. A prayer consisting of 40 verses is called Chalisa. People sing this Chalisa to please Goddess Saraswati.

Ya Kundendu-Tusharhar-Dhavala Ya Shubhra-Vastravrita Ya Vinavaradandamanditakara Ya Shvetapadmasana। This is a very popular Stotram of Goddess Saraswati, which is given with lyrics and recitation video. One can please Goddess Saraswati by reciting this Stotram properly.

Yaa Kunda-Indu-Tussaara-Haara-Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra-Vastra-Aavrtaa Yaa Viinnaa-Vara-Danndda-Mannddita-Karaa Yaa Shveta-Padma-Aasanaa। This Stotram of Goddess Saraswati is known as Agastya Krita Saraswati Stotram because it was composed by sage Agastya. The Sanskrit lyrics with translation are given on this page.

Beautiful and interesting Rangoli designs for Saraswati Puja are given. The pictures describe the step-by-step method of Rangoli making, with the help of which one can make rangoli easily. You can also save these pictures and send to your loved ones.