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AARTIDeity: Goddess Saraswati

Maa Saraswati Aarti (Goddess of Knowledge & Arts)

The sacred hymn honoring Goddess Saraswati, draped in pristine white garments, holding the Veena, Vedas, and crystal rosary.

Auspicious Timing: Basant Panchami, Navratri Saraswati Puja, and daily before study or artistic practice
Sacred Benefits: Awakens intellect (Buddhi), sharp memory, eloquence in speech, artistic excellence, and academic success.
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जय सरस्वती माता, मैया जय सरस्वती माता। सद्गुण वैभव शालिनि, त्रिभुवन विख्याता॥ ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥
Jai Sarasvatī Mātā, Maiyā Jai Sarasvatī Mātā | Sadguṇa Vaibhava Śālini, Tribhuvana Vikhyātā || Om Jai Sarasvatī Mātā ||
Meaning: Glory to You, O Mother Saraswati! Possessing the wealth of all noble virtues, renowned throughout the three worlds!
चन्द्रवदनि पद्मासिनि, द्युति मंगलकारी। सोहे हंस सवारी, अतुल तेजधारी॥ ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥
Candravadani Padmāsini, Dyuti Maṅgalakārī | Sohe Haṁsa Savārī, Atula Tejadharī || Om Jai Sarasvatī Mātā ||
Meaning: With moon-like countenance, seated upon a pure white lotus; Your auspicious radiance rides gracefully upon the swan, radiating peerless luster.
बाएं कर में वीणा, दाएं कर माला। शीश मुकुट मणि सोहे, गल मोतियन माला॥ ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥
Bāeṁ Kara Meṁ Vīṇā, Dāeṁ Kara Mālā | Śīśa Mukuṭa Maṇi Sohe, Gala Motiyana Mālā || Om Jai Sarasvatī Mātā ||
Meaning: Holding the sacred Veena in Your left hand and the crystal rosary in Your right; a gem-studded crown graces Your head with pearl garlands on Your neck.
देव दनुज ऋषि केना, सब चरणन लागे। विद्या ज्ञान प्रदायिनि, सब पातक भागे॥ ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥
Deva Danuja Ṛṣi Kenā, Saba Caraṇana Lāge | Vidyā Jñāna Pradāyini, Saba Pātaka Bhāge || Om Jai Sarasvatī Mātā ||
Meaning: Devas, Danujas, and sages all bow at Your holy lotus feet; You bestow knowledge and sacred wisdom, dispelling all sins.
धूप दीप फल मेवा, मां स्वीकार करो। ज्ञान चक्षु दे माता, जग उद्धार करो॥ ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥
Dhūpa Dīpa Phala Mevā, Māṁ Svīkāra Karo | Jñāna Cakṣu De Mātā, Jaga Uddhāra Karo || Om Jai Sarasvatī Mātā ||
Meaning: Accept our humble offerings of incense, lamps, and fruits, O Mother; grant us the divine eye of wisdom and liberate the universe.
मां सरस्वती की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे। हितकारी सुखकारी, ज्ञान परम पावे॥ ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥
Māṁ Sarasvatī Kī Āratī, Jo Koī Nara Gāve | Hitakārī Sukhakārī, Jñāna Parama Pāve || Om Jai Sarasvatī Mātā ||
Meaning: Whoever sings this aarti of Mother Saraswati with sincere devotion attains highest wisdom, peace, and spiritual illumination.

Spiritual Significance & Fruits

Worshipping Mother Saraswati dissolves tamas (lethargy and ignorance) and ignites the sacred flame of spiritual wisdom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is Goddess Saraswati always depicted in white?
White symbolizes absolute purity, truth, and Sattva Guna—untainted by worldly desires or ego.