Puja Vidhi · Goddess Saraswati
Saraswati Puja Vidhi
Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, learning, music and the arts, is worshipped for wisdom and success in studies — chiefly on Vasant Panchami, and before examinations or beginning education.
Best Day / Muhurat
Vasant Panchami (Magha Shukla Panchami), in the morning. Also auspicious during Navratri.
Samagri (Items Needed)
- ◈Idol or image of Goddess Saraswati
- ◈Yellow flowers and a yellow cloth
- ◈Books, a pen or musical instruments to place before her
- ◈Akshat, roli, yellow sweets (boondi, kesar rice)
- ◈Fruit, incense and a ghee lamp
Puja Vidhi (Step by Step)
- 1 Wear yellow; install the Goddess on a yellow cloth and place your books, pen or instruments before her.
- 2 Take a Sankalp and invoke Goddess Saraswati.
- 3 Offer yellow flowers, akshat and roli.
- 4 Light the lamp and incense.
- 5 Offer the yellow bhog.
- 6 Recite the Saraswati Vandana or Chalisa and pray for knowledge and clarity.
- 7 Perform the aarti; the books and instruments are worshipped and not used that day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should Saraswati Puja be performed?
Vasant Panchami (Magha Shukla Panchami), in the morning. Also auspicious during Navratri.
What samagri (items) are needed for Saraswati Puja?
The main items are: Idol or image of Goddess Saraswati, Yellow flowers and a yellow cloth, Books, a pen or musical instruments to place before her, Akshat, roli, yellow sweets (boondi, kesar rice), Fruit, incense and a ghee lamp.
Which deity is worshipped in Saraswati Puja?
Saraswati Puja is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, learning, music and the arts, is worshipped for wisdom and success in studies — chiefly on Vasant Panchami, and before examinations or beginning education.