Goddess Saraswati is a sacred epitome of knowledge, wisdom, arts, music and craft. The traditional image of Saraswati featuring her with a veena, japa mala, and the vedas clearly signifies that this deity is the giver of knowledge, skills and talent. So, devotees of all age groups worship her seeking her blessings and get enlightened.

According to the Hindu holy scriptures, Maa Saraswati is seated on the tongue of the creator of Universe Lord Brahma. Goddess saraswati is also called Vagdevi, which means goddess of speech. One can see saraswati puja being performed in educational institutions and in centres where they practice and teach fine arts.

Students are taught powerful mantras of Saraswati so that immense grace of the goddess is over them and they succeed in their life. It is believed that by regular chanting of Saraswati mantras one will have clear thoughts, memory and will-power will improve. Regular reciting of Saraswati mantras will not only enhance the grasping skills of an individual but increases concentration.

It is mentioned in the Vedic scriptures that Maa Saraswati was born on the auspicious day of Vasant Panchami which is also called Basant Panchami. This propitious day is considered to be appropriate to start new work, perform auspicious ceremonies like housewarming. Also, this day is believed to be the right day to start kids’ education and the ritual is called Aksharabhyasam ritual that includes Saraswati Puja.

Below are a few of the powerful Saraswati mantras and it is said that Rishi Agastya composed the Saraswati mantra.

Saraswati Vandana

“Ya Kundendu Tusharahara Dhavala Ya Shubhra Vastra Brita

Ya Veena Varadan Manditakara Ya Shweta Padmasana

Ya Brahmachyuta Shankara Prabhritibihi Devaih Sada Pujita

Sa Mam Pattu Saravatee Bhagavathi Nihshesha Jadyapaha”

Saraswati Beej Mantra is “Aum Aing Saraswatyai Namah Aum”.

Saraswati Vidya Mantra - “Saraswati namsthubyam varade kama rupini, vidyarambham karishyami siddhir bhavatu me sada”.

However, the person chanting these mantras must follow the rules as mentioned in the scriptures. The performer must take a bath and must sit in a peaceful environment to do the prayers. Also, in many schools; these mantras are made an inherent part of the prayers and people chant this mantra before commencing a meeting, discussion or before making a decision.