Saraswati is the Goddess of voice and knowledge. Knowledge is considered to be most important than everything in this world. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi, Goddess Kali and Goddess Saraswati reside in the same place. A proof for this argument is Mata Vaishno’s temple. These three Goddesses reside together in Mata Vaishno temple.

Goddess Saraswati’s  puja is as important as Mata Durga’s puja in Navratri. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on the day of Saraswati pujan. Goddess Saraswati is also associated with art and therefore, artists should also worship Goddess Saraswati.

Mythological Basis

According to Lord Vishnu’s story, Lord Brahma called Goddess Saraswati. When Goddess Saraswati appeared, Lord Brahma asked her to fill the world with music through her Veena. The word ‘Sa’ originated as soon as Goddess Saraswati touched her Veena. This word is considered to be the first intonation in music. Due to this, sound originated on Earth. Sound and voice was provided to air, ocean, animals, birds etc.

Rivers started making soothing sounds. Lord Brahma was impressed and associated Goddess Saraswati as the Devi of sound and voice. He named her Vageshwari. Goddess Saraswati is also known as Veenapaani as she holds a Veena in her hands. Goddess Saraswati is being worshipped since ancient times.

It is impossible to imagine a world without voice and knowledge. Goddess Saraswati is the Devi of both these things and therefore, she is worshipped by mankind as well as other Devi-Devas. On the day of Saraswati Pujan, people worship Goddess Saraswati’s idol or image. A lot of committees organize ceremonies and functions on this day.

Saraswati Mata Worship

In the beginning, an idol or picture of Goddess Saraswati is place in front. A Kalash is established and Lord Ganesha is worshipped with the nine planets. After this, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped. First of all, you should bathe Goddess Saraswati’s idol or picture and offer a garland.

Sindoor should be offered and Goddess Saraswati’s idol is decorated. Gulal should be offered to Goddess Saraswati on Basant Panchami. Goddess Saraswati wears white clothes and therefore, she is decorated with white clothes. On the day of Saraswati Pujan, Goddess Saraswati is offered yellow fruits. Seasonal fruits can also be offered. Malpue and Kheer should also be offered to Goddess Saraswati.

Invoke Saraswati Mata

Once you have worshipped Goddess Saraswati, you should invoke her. A havan is performed for invoking Goddess Saraswati. One and a quarter hands should be measured to choose a place for performing this Havan. Ganges water should be sprinkled in this place to purify it. Small branches from a mango tree should be spread in this place. They should be lit with fire. Lord Ganesha and nine planets should also be worshipped during this Havan. After this, ‘Om Shri Saraswataye Namah Swaha’ should be chanted 108 times. Goddess Saraswati’s aarti should be sung in the end.