Saraswati Puja, also called Basant Panchami, is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to the Goddess Saraswati. She is the goddess of knowledge, music, art and wisdom. This festival also marks the beginning of the spring season. People celebrate it in schools, colleges, homes and temples across India with great devotion. Everyone dresses in traditional clothes, mostly in yellow, which is considered sacred and connected to learning. This shows her connection to purity, knowledge and music.
To perform Saraswati Puja online or offline, call us at 9484950052 for guidance and support.
Basant Panchami Puja
Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day of the Hindu month of Magha (January - February). The day also marks the beginning of the spring season. It is considered a good day to begin new work or start learning something new. People fly kites, wear yellow clothes and prepare dishes like kesari halwa, saffron rice and boondi to celebrate nature’s new beginning and take the divine blessings from Saraswati Devi.
Why Do We Celebrate Saraswati Puja?
Saraswati Puja is celebrated to honor Goddess Saraswati, the giver of knowledge, wisdom and creativity. On this day, students, teachers and artists pray to her for better focus, understanding and learning. It reminds us of how important education and wisdom are in our lives.
This festival is also known as Basant Panchami, which marks the beginning of spring. People wear yellow clothes, fly kites and enjoy special dishes like kesari halwa, saffron rice and boondi. It is a joyful time to welcome the new season and seek blessings from the goddess.
List of Saraswati Puja Samagri
Saraswati Puja is not just a religious ritual but a celebration of learning, light and creativity. Here is the Saraswati Puja Samagri list:
- Saraswati Mata photo or idol
- White cloth for the altar
- Books, notebooks, pens, musical instruments
- White or yellow flowers
- Turmeric, kumkum and rice
- Incense sticks and diyas
- Fruits, sweets and naivedya
- Mantra and Stotra book
This puja list ensures a complete and traditional Saraswati Mata Puja experience.
How to Perform Saraswati Puja
Whether you are a teacher, student, musician or seeker of knowledge, invoking Saraswati Mata’s blessings on Basant Panchami can bring inspiration and wisdom into your life. Here is a simple guide on how to celebrate Saraswati puja at home or school:
- Clean the puja space and place a Saraswati Mata photo or idol.
- Decorate the area with yellow flowers and white cloth.
- Keep books, instruments or tools near the idol.
- Wear yellow attire, which symbolizes energy and prosperity.
- Offer flowers, fruits and light incense.
- Recite the Saraswati Maa Mantras or Saraswati Vandana.
- Distribute prasad and share knowledge-based gifts if desired.
Saraswati Puja Mantra
For Saraswati Puja, many Saraswati Mata mantras are chanted to please Goddess Saraswati. Some of the main mantras are:
1. Root Mantra/Mool Mantra:
ॐ ऐं सरस्वत्यै नमः।
2. Gayatri Mantra of Saraswati Mata:
ॐ वाग्देव्यै विद्महे कामराजाय धीमहि। तन्नो देवी प्रचोदयात्॥
3. Beej Mantra
ॐ ह्रीं ऐं ह्रीं सरस्वत्यै नमः।
4. Poorn Mantra
ॐ अर्हं मुख कमल वासिनी पापात्म क्षयम् कारी वद वद वाग्वादिनी सरस्वती ऐं ह्रीं नमः स्वाहा।।
Saraswati Vandana
Saraswati Vandana is a prayer dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. Here is a Saraswati Vandana with its meaning:
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता।
या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना॥
या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता।
सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा॥
सरस्वती वंदना का हिन्दी में अर्थ
जो कुंद (फूल), चंद्रमा और बर्फ के हार के समान धवल हैं। जो सफेद वस्त्रों में सजी हुई हैं। जिनके हाथों में वीणा और वरदान देने वाली मुद्रा है। जो सफेद कमल पर विराजमान हैं। जिनकी ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, शंकर आदि देवता भी सदा वंदना करते हैं। ऐसी भगवती सरस्वती मुझे जड़ता और अज्ञानता से मुक्त करके मेरी रक्षा करें।
Significance of Saraswati Devi Puja
Saraswati Devi puja is a celebration of knowledge, wisdom and learning. People worship Saraswati Mata to seek her divine blessings for sharp memory, focus and understanding. It is believed that praying to her helps remove ignorance and brings light to the mind, leading to both spiritual and educational growth.
Saraswati Puja in Assam
In Assam, Saraswati Puja is celebrated with great joy and devotion. Schools, colleges and homes are nicely decorated. Students wear traditional clothes and pray to Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and success in studies. Cultural programs, games and tasty food are also a big part of the celebration, making it a happy and colorful event for everyone.
