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 Saraswati Puj a

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Saraswati
Saraswati, the goddess of learning and knowledge is the wife of
Brahma, the creator of the world. She is represented as an extremely
beautiful woman with milk-white complexion sitting or standing on a
water lily, playing a veena.
She presides over and protects the arts and is credited with the inven-
tion of writing. The worship of this goddess is performed in front of her
image or can even be performed without her image in front of a vessel
containing a pen, inkstand, and book. These articles are supposed to
form a proper substitute for the goddess, who is also named Vad-
vadini, the deity of eloquence. Offerings are placed with flowers on
these objects and prayers are chanted from scripture. Saraswati is
also the goddess of speech, the power through which knowledge ex-
presses itself in action.
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare
Om Jaya Jagadeesha Hare, Swami Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Bhakhta Jano Ke Sankat, Daasa Jano Ke Sankat
Khshan Mein Dur Kare, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Jo Dhyaave Phal Pave, Dukh Binase Man Kaa, Swami Dukh Binase Man Ka
Sukh Sampati Ghar Aave, Sukh Sampati Ghar Aave
Kasht Mite Tan Ka, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Maata-Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Kahoom Kiskee, Swami Sharan Kahoom Kiskee
Tum Bin Aur Na Duja, Tum Bin Aur Na Duja
Aas Karun Me Jiskee, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Tum Puran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami, Swami Tum Antaryami
Par-Brahm Parmeshwar, Par Brahm Parmeshwar
Tum Sabhke Swami, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Tum Karuna Ke Saagar, Tum Palankarta, Swami Tum Palankarta
Mein Moorakh Khal Kami, Mein Sewak Tum Swami
Kripa Karo Bharta, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Pran Pati, Swami Sabke Pran Pati
Kis Vidhi Milun Dayamaya, Kisi Vidhi Milun Krupaamaya
Tumko Mein Kumti, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Deenbandhu Dukh Harta, Tum Rakshak Mere, Swami Tum Rakshak Mere
Apne Hath Utaao, Apne Charan Badaao
Dwar Padaa Tere, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Vishay Vikaar Mitao, Paap Haro Deva, Swami Paap Haro Deva
Shradha Bhakti Badaao, Shrada Prema Badaao
Santan Ki Seva, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Tan Man Dhan Sab Hai Tera, Swami Sub Kuch Hai Tera
Tera Tujhko Arpan, Tera Tujhko Arpan
Kya Lage Mera, Om Jaya Jagadheesha Hare
Ending Shlokas
Tvameva Mata Cha Pita Tvameva
Tvameva Bandhuschasakha Tvameva
Tvameva Vidya Dravinam Tvameva
Tvameva Sarvam Mama Devadeva
Om Saha Naavavatu, Saha Nau Bhunaktu,
Sahaveeryam Karvaavahi.
Tejasvinaavadheetamastu
Maa Vidvishaavahi.
Vaayorvaa Apaam-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Yo Vaayor-aayathanam vedha
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Aapovai Vaayor-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Ya Yevam Veda
Yopaam-aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Asauvai Tapannapaa-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Yo Mushyathapatha-aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Aapovai Amushyathapatha-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Ya Yevam Veda
Yopaam-aayathanam
Veda Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Chandramaavaa Apaam-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Yaschandramasa Aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Aapovai Chandramasa Aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Ya Yevam Veda
Yopaam-aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Nakshathraanivaa Apaam-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Yo Nakshathraanaa Apaam-aayathanam Saraswati Puja Vidhi
Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi Place the Goddess Saraswati’s image or idol facing east or west next
Aapovai Nakshathraanaa Aayathanam to books and musical instruments representing Saraswati. Books are
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi wrapped in red or pink silk cloth.
Ya Yevam Veda
Yopaam-aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi First light the oil lamp. Apply sandalwood paste and kumkum to the
forehead, palms, and feet of the Goddess and then garland with flow-
Parjanyovaa Apaam-aayathanam ers. Also apply on the books and musical instruments. Sit with folded
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi legs facing the Goddess.
Yah Parjanyasy-aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Aapovai Parjanyasy-aayathanam Ganapti Dhyanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Ya Yevam Veda Do salutation and contemplate in Lord Vigneshwara chanting:
Yopaam-aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Om Shuklam bharadharam Vishnum, Shashi varnam chaturbhujam
Samvathsarovaa Apaam-aayathanam
Prasanna vadanam dyayeth, srva vighno upashanth aye
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Yah Samvathsarsy-aayathanam Veda
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi Puja Sankalpam
Aapovai Samvathsarsy-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Ya Yevam Veda Let the right palm rest on the right knee facing upwards. Cover with
Yopsu Naavam Prathishtitham Veda the left palm and chant the following mantra:
Prathyeva Thishtathi
OMamopaatha Samashta,
Duritha kshaya dwara,
Shri parameshwara preethyartham,
Asmin shubha muhurthey,
Jnyaana Vairagya Siddhyartam,
Vidhya-vinaya praapthyartham
Shri sadguru prasaada-siddhyartam cha
Shri Saraswati pujaam karishyey
Ring the bell as you chant the following mantra:
Aagamaartham tu Devanaam, Gamanaartham tu rakshaam.
Kurvey ghantaa ravam thathra Devataahvaan—lakshanam
Chant the following mantras with contemplation:
Vakra tunda mahakaya, suryakoti samarprabha,
Nirvighnam kuru mey devaa, sarva karyeshu sarvadaa.
Om shri Maha Ganapataye namaha.
Offer a flower.
Gurur Brahma, Gurur Vishnu, Gurur devoh Maheshwaraha,
Guruh saakshaath, param brahma, tasmai shri guruvey namaha.
Om shri Gurubhyo namaha.
Ashta Lakshmi
Kalai Magalum, Malai Magalum, Oatridum Thirumagal Alai Magale
Alai Kadal Udiththa Aadhi Lakshmi, Shelvangal Aliththidum Dhana
Lakshmi
Thiruvarul Thandh-idam Dhaanya Lakshmi, Bhava Bhayam Poakidam
Dhairya Lakshmi
Thaamare Poovil Gaja Lakshmi, Maga Udan Madiyil Santhaana Lak-
shmi
Veeraththai Aliththidum Vijaya Lakshmi, Arimai Aliththidum Vidhya
Lakshmi
Maha Lakshmi Aval Vara Lakshmi, Mangala Roopini Ashta Lakshmi,
Aval Mangala Roopini Ashta Lakshmi

Offer a flower.
Mantra Pushpam
Om Shri Saraswatyey namaha
Yopaam Pushpam Veda
1. Yaa kundendu tushaara haara dhavalaa Pushpavaan Prajaavaan Pasumaan Bhavathi
Yaa shubhra vastraa vritha Chandramaa vaa Apaam Pusham
Yaa veena vara danda maditakara Pushpavaan Prajaavaan Pasumaan Bhavathi
Yaa shweta padmaasanaa Ya Yevam Veda
Devai sadaa vandita Yopaam-aayathanam Veda
Saa maam paatu Saraswati Bhagavati Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Nishyesha Jaadyaa pahaa
Agnirvaa Aapaam-aayathanam
2. Namaste sharada devi Kashmira puravasini Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
Tva maham prarthye nityam, vidhyaanam cha dehi mey Yo Aghner-aayathanam Vedha
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
3. Saraswati thriyam drishta veena pustaka dhaarini
Hamsa vaahana samyukta vidya daanakaree mamah Aapovai Agner-aayathanam
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
4. Padma patra vishalakshi padma kesara varninee Ya Yevam Veda
Nityam padmaalaya devi, saamaam paatu saraswati Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha
Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
5. Sharada sharadaambhoja vadana vadanaam bhuje
Sarvada sarvadaasmakam sannidhi sannidhim kuru continued
Bhagyad Lakshmi Baaramma Devata Aavaahanam
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Nammamma Nee Sow-Bhaagyada Lakshmi Baaramma Touch iyour chest with your left palm. Also touch the feet of the god-
dess with your right palm and say:
Hejjaya Mele Hejjaya Nikkutha, Gejjaya Kaalina Naadhava Thoarutha
Sajjana Saadhoo Poojaya Velage, Majjige Olagina Benne Anthe Aagachch deva deveshey, tejo raashey jaga janini,
(Bhagyada…) Kriya maannaam mayaa puja, gruhaan sura sattamey.
Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Aavaahayaami.
Kanaka Vristiya Karayutha Baare, Manake Maanava Siddhiya Thorey
Dinakara Koti Theyjadhi Holeyyuva, Janakka Raayana Kumaari Baare
(Bhagyada…) Aasanam
Offer a flower (akshata) at the feet of the Goddess, saying:
Ath-ithalugadhey Bhaktara Manayali , Nithya Mahotsava Nithya Su-
mangala
Sathyava Thorutha Saadhu Sajjanaraa, Chiththadhi Holeyyuva Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Aasanam samarpayaami.
Puththali Bumbey
(Bhagyada…) Paadhyam
Shankhe Illadha Bhaagyava Kottu, Kankhana Kaiyya Thirugutha Offer a spoonful of water at the feet of the Goddess, saying:
Baarey
Kunkumanaankithey Pakaja Lochana, Venkata Ramanana Mohada Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Paadhyam samarpayaami.
Raani (Bhagyada…)
Arghyam
Sakkarey Thuppava Haalige Berasi, Shukra Vaaradha Poojaya Velage
Akkarey Ullaa Alagiri Rangana, Chokka Sri Purandhara Vittalana Offer a spoonful of water to the Goddess, saying:
Raani (Bhagyada…)
Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Arghyam samarpayaami.
Bhagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Nammamma Nee Sow-Bhaagyada Lakshmi Baaramma
Aachamanam
Pour down a spoonful of water, saying:

Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Aachamanam samarpayaami.

Snaaneeyam
Gently sprinkle water, saying:

Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Snaaneeyam samarpayaami.

 Vastram Bhajans
Offer a flower (akshata) at the feet of the Goddess, saying: Varuvai Amma
Varuvai Varuvai Varuvai Amma
Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Shubra vastram samarpayaami. (Undhan) Thiruvai Uruvai Varuvai Amma
(Endhan) Irulai Neekkida Varuvai Amma
Gandha lepanam Undhan Arulai Pozhindhidu Varuvai Amma
Varuvai Varuvai Varuvai Amma
Apply sandalwood paste and kumkum to the forehead and feet of the
Goddess, saying:
Kalyaani Karumaari Kaamaakshi Neeye
Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Gandham samarpayaami. Mahalakshmi Maathangi Meenakshi Neeye
Varalakshmi Vaarahi Vishalaakshi Neeye
Akshata Ulagelum Maaye Prashaanthi Thaaye
Amma…Amma…Amma…Amma
Smear rice with kumkum. Offer it at the feet of the Goddess, saying:

Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Akshataan samarpayaami.

Pushpam
Offer a garland of flowers to the Goddess, saying:

Om shri saraswatyey namaha. Pushpaani samarpayaami.

 Mangala Neerajanam Archana
Light camphor, show it to the Goddess. While ringing bell with left Take a flower; chant one name of the Goddess; offer the flower at the
hand, say: feet of the Goddess:

Na tatra suryo bhaati, na chandra taarakam 1. Om Saraswatyey namaha

Nemaa vidyutp bhaanti kuthoyam agnihi 2. Om Mahaabhadraayey namaha
Tameva bhaantam anubhaati sarvam, 3. Om Mahaamaayaayey namaha.
Tasya bhaasa sarvamidham vibhaati 4. Om Varapradaayey namaha.
5. Om Padmanilayaayey namaha.
Om shri saraswatyey namaha 6. Om Padmaakshyey namaha.
Karpoora neeraajanam samarpayaami 7. Om Pustakabhruthey namaha.
Mangala neeraajanam samarpayami 8. Om Jnanamudraayey namaha.
9. Om Kamarupaayey namaha.
Pushpaanjali 10. Om Mahaavidyaayey namaha.
11. Om Mahaapaathaka Naashinyey namaha.
With folded hands, pray and offer flowers. Say: 12. Om Vidyaadhara Supujitaayey namaha.

Om shri saraswatyey namaha Dhupam Deepam

Pushpaanjalim samarpayaami
Light the agarbatti and small lamp; show it to the Goddess; ring the
Pradakshina Namaskaram bell with the left hand, and say:

Turn around in the same spot three times in a clockwise direction with Om Shri Saraswatyey namaha
hands together in prayer, saying: Dhupam Aaghraapayaami

Yaani kaani cha paapaani janmaantara kritaani cha Om Shri Saraswatyey namaha
Thaani thaani vinashyanti pradakshina padey padey Deepam Darshayaami

Prostrate to the Goddess

 Naivedyam Drop two spoonfuls of water on the right side of the plate, saying:

Keep the prasad in a plate in front of the Goddess. Put a tulsi leaf on
it. Close your eyes, put your hands together, and say the mantra:
Om bhur bhuvasuvaha, tat savitur varenyam
Bhargo devasya dhimahi, dhiyo yo nah prachodayaat
Nivedanan antaram aachamaniyam samarpayaami
Drop two spoonfuls of water on the right side of the plate, saying:
Madhyey Madhyey amrita paaniyam samarpayaami

Take two spoonfuls of water in your right hand and sprinkle drops of Drop two spoonfuls of water on the right side of the plate, saying:
water around the plate, saying:
Amritaapidhaa namasi
Deva savita prasuva
Drop two spoonfuls of water on the right side of the plate, saying:
Again two spoonfuls as above:
Hasta prakshaalanam samarpayaami
Satyam tvarthena parishinchami
Drop two spoonfuls of water on the right side of the plate, saying:
Take two spoonfuls of water in your right hand and drop it on your right
side near the prasad, saying: Paadha prakshaalanam samarpayaami

Amratahopastarana masi Drop two spoonfuls of water on the right side of the plate, saying:

Make gesture of offering to the Goddess, saying: Aachamaniyam samarpayaami

Om pranaaya svaha Offer tulsi leaves or flowers at the feet of the Goddess after saying:
Om apaanaya svaha
Om vyaanaya svaha Poogi phala samaayuktam,
Om udaanaaya svaha Naagavalli dalai yurtham
Om samaanaaya svaha Karpoora churna sanyuktam
Om brahmaneya svaha Taamboolam prati gruhataam
Taamboolam samarpayaami
Drop two spoonfuls of water through your right palm on the right side
of the plate, saying:

Om shri saraswatyey namaha.

Naivedyam nivedayaami