SARASWATI PUJA:2017

Today is Vasant Panchami and is considered as Mother Saraswati's Birthday. As usual,  Saraswati Pooja is celebrated in Belur Math.

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SARASWATI PUJA:2016

Today is Vasant Panchami and is considered as Mother Saraswati's Birthday. In almost all the households of West Bengal, Saraswati Pooja is celebrated with immense devotion.

Sri Saraswati Puja is also performed in image at Belur Math. Morning many devotees came with their children. The children were helped to write Bengali alphabets on their slat to mark the starting of their education.

Some Snapshots of the Puja:

SARASWATI PUJA:2015

TODAY IS SARASWATI PUJA. 

MAY DIVINE MOTHER SRI SARASWATI BLESS US ALL.

Belur Math Sri Saraswati Puja Photos:

Sri Ramakrishna Temple, Belur Math

Sri Saraswati Puja at Belur Math

President Maharaj offering flowers to Sri Saraswati

Devotees' view

Monastics' view

Close view of Sri Saraswati

Vivekananda University Sri Saraswati Puja Photos:

Newly inaugurated Vivekananda University Prajna Bhavan

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SARASWATI PUJA:2014

In 2014 Saraswati Puja is celebrated on 4th February. The Saraswati Puja festival (also known as Basant Panchami or Vasant Panchami) is a festival devoted to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Music and Art. Traditionally during this festival children are taught to write their first words.

May Mother Sri Saraswati, the Goddess of learning bless us all with Devotion and Knowledge.

Saraswati Puja at Belur Math:

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SARASWATI PUJA:2013

SARASWATI PUJA SNAPSHOTS AT BELUR MATH. MAY MOTHER SARASWATI BLESS US WITH DEVOTION, KNOWLEDGE AND JOY

SRI RAMAKRISHNA TEMPLE, BELUR MATH

KALASH IS TAKEN TO GANGES TO FILL WATER FOR PUJA

KALASH FILLED WITH  GANGES WATER CARRIED FOR PUJA

KALASH CARRIED ALONG WITH SHIVALINGA FROM MOTHER'S TEMPLE 

KALASH CARRIED ALONG WITH SHIVALINGA  WITH UMBRELLA 

SARASWATI PUJA AT NAT MANDIR OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA

VARIOUS OFFERINGS GIVEN DURING PUJA

AUDIENCE-MONKS AND BRAHMACHARIS

A CHILD IS INITIATED WITH  ALPHABET BY A MONK

ANOTHER CHILD IS INITIATED WITH  ALPHABET

As 'Diwali' – the festival of light – is to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, and 'Navaratri' is to Durga, goddess of power and valor, Vasant Panchami is to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts. This festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day or ‘Panchami’ of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha, which falls during January-February. This year it is celebrate on 14th February, 2013.

Vasant Panchami has a specific meaning, Vasant means spring, whereas Panchami means the fifth day. And Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth day of spring. As per another mythological story, this day Lord Rama ate half tasted grapes of Shabari and to commemorate this day, the festival of Vasant Panchami is celebrated.

Vasant Panchami (Hindi: वसन्त पञ्चमी), sometimes referred to as Saraswati Puja or Shree Panchami, is a Hindu festival. On this day Hindus worship Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture.

Traditionally during this festival children are taught to write their first words; Brahmins are invited for lunch; ancestor worship (Pitr-tarpan) is performed;the god of love Kamadeva is worshipped; and most educational institutions organize special prayer or puja for Saraswati.

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COURTESY: en.wikipedia.org;  hinduism.about.com

SARASWATI PUJA-2012

Saraswati is the Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Arts and Science. She is the consort of Brahma, also revered as His Shakti. She is specially worshipped by students for their success in studies.

The name Saraswati came from "saras" meaning "flow" and "wati" meaning "she who has ...", i.e. "she who has flow" or can mean sara meaning "essence" and swa meaning "self". So, Saraswati is symbol of knowledge; its flow (or growth) is like a river and Knowledge is supremely alluring, like a beautiful woman.

Saraswati is depicted as beautiful fair Goddess with Four arms, wearing spotless white saree and seated on white lotus. She is also known as "Sharada"and,  "Vani" and "Vagdevi" meaning "speech".

Medha Suktam is also included in this video. Meaning of which is given below.

Medha Suktam:

1.Medha Devi Jushhamaa Naa Na Aagaa Vishvaachi Bhadraa Sumanas Yamaanaa

May the all pervasive Goddess of intelligence who is happy with us, who brings prosperity and kindness, visit us.

 बुद्धि की देवी सरस्वती , जो हम पर प्रसन्न हैं जो ,  वैभव  और करुणा को प्रदान करती हैं , हमारे पास आयें

2.Tvayaa Jushhtaa Nudamaanaa Duruktaan Brahad Vadema Vidathe Suviiraaha

Oh Goddess we were indulging in futile gossip before your visit but now by your grace we got the talent to speak like disciples.

 हे देवी पहले हम व्यर्थ की बातें करते थे लेकिन आपके आने के बाद हमें शिष्यों की तरह बोलने की कला आ गयी है

3.Tvayaa Jushhta Rishhir Bhavati Devi Tvayaa Brahmaa Aagatshrii Ruta Tvayaa
 Oh Goddess admired by you, one becomes a Rishi, one becomes the knower of Brahma and attains an abundance of wealth.

हे देवी आपके प्रसन्न होने पर व्यक्ति ऋषि बन जाता है ,ब्रह्म को जानने वाला और धन धान्य से परिपूर्ण बन जाता है

4.Tvayaa Jushhta Schitram Vindate Vasu Saano Jushhasva Dravino Na Medhe
 I pray to that Goddess of intelligence to grant us the various forms of wealth.

हम बुद्धि की देवी सरस्वती को प्रार्थना करते हैं की वे  हमें विभिन्न प्रकार की संपत्तियां प्रदान करें

5.Medhaam Ma Indro Dadaatu Medhaam Devi Sarasvati
 May Lord Indra grant us the inner knowledge, may Goddess Sarasvati grant us intelligence.

इन्द्र हमें आतंरिक ज्ञान दें और सरस्वती हमें बुद्धि दें

6.Medhaam Me Ashvinaa Vu Bhaavaadhattaam Pushhka Rasrajaa

May the two Ashwins, wearing garlands made of Lotus flowers, grant us wisdom.

कमल के पुष्पों की माला पहने हुए, अश्विन कुमार हमें विवेक दें

7.Apsara Suchayaa Medhaa Gandhar Veshhu Cha Yanmanaha
 Apsaras have intelligence,Gandharvas have intelligence,Goddess of intelligence is Saraswati,let the intelligence spread like fragrance.I offer you without any reservations.

अप्सराओं के पास बुद्धि है , गन्धर्वों के पास बुद्धि है ,बुद्धि की देवी सरस्वती है , बुद्धि महक के सामान हर तरफ फ़ैल जाये ,हे देवी हम आपको प्रणाम है

8.Devim Medhaa Sarasvati Saamaam Medhaa Surabhir Jushhataam Svaahaa
 Let the divine intelligence awaken in us which spreads at the Vedic law and has fragrance.

प्रार्थना है की दिव्य ज्ञान हमे जगाये ,जो वेद धर्म के स्थापित होने पर फैलता  है और महक से परिपूर्ण है

 9.Aamaam Medhaa Surabhirr Vishvaruupaa Hiran Yavarnaa Jagatii Jagamyaa
 The one who grants intelligence, the one who spreads like perfume, the one who bears the golden letters, the one who is immortal, may that Goddess be kind to us.

जो बुद्धि की देवी हैं , जो इत्र की तरह फ़ैल जाती हैं ,जो स्वर्णिम अक्षरों को धारण करने वाली हैं ,जो अजर अमर हैं ,हम पर कृपा करें

10.Uurja Svatii Paya Saa Pinva Maanaa Saamaam Medhaa Supratiikaa Jushhantaam
 Oh Medha Devi, who is with a glowing countenance, whom seekers of Truth pursue, who is the seat of strength, who brings us up with milk and other wealth, come and be kind to us.

हे उज्जवल  मेधा देवी ,जिन्हें सत्य के उपासक ध्याते हैं ,शक्ति हैं ,धन वैभव देने वाली हैं ,हमपे कृपा करें

11.Mayi Medhaam Mayi Prajaam Mayya Gnistejo Dadhaatu
Mayi Medhaam Mayi Prajaam Mayi Indra Indri Yam Dadhaatu
Mayi Medhaam Mayi Prajaam Mayi Suuryo Bhraajo Dadhaatu

May the Fire God grant us the intelligence and the glow of the vedic chanting, may Lord Indra grant us intelligence and the strength arising from the control of one's senses, may the Sun God grant us intelligence and the strength to create fear in the enemy's heart.

अग्नि हमें बुद्धि दें ,और वेद पाठ का ,इन्द्र हमें बुद्धि दें और शक्ति दें इन्द्रियों को वश में करने की ,सूर्य हमें बुद्धि दें और शक्ति दें जिससे हम शत्रु के ह्रदय में भय पैदा कर सकें

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