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Om Jai Saraswati Mata Aarti

Om Jai Saraswati Mata is the aarti of Goddess Saraswati, the giver of knowledge, music and speech. Students sing it on Basant Panchami and before exams, and musicians before practice.

Drag the thali in circles, or tap Thali. Hold Ghanti to keep ringing.

ॐ जय सरस्वती माता आरती – Lyrics

जय सरस्वती माता, मैया जय सरस्वती माता। Jai Saraswati mata, maiya jai Saraswati mata सदगुण वैभव शालिनी, त्रिभुवन विख्याता॥ Sadgun vaibhav shalini, tribhuvan vikhyata ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥ Om jai Saraswati mata

चन्द्रवदनि पद्मासिनि, द्युति मंगलकारी। Chandravadni padmasini, dyuti mangalkari सोहे शुभ हंस सवारी, अतुल तेजधारी॥ Sohe shubh hans savari, atul tejdhari ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥ Om jai Saraswati mata

बाएं कर में वीणा, दाएं कर माला। Baen kar mein vina, daen kar mala शीश मुकुट मणि सोहे, गल मोतियन माला॥ Shish mukut mani sohe, gal motiyan mala ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥ Om jai Saraswati mata

देवी शरण जो आए, उनका उद्धार किया। Devi sharan jo aae, unka uddhar kiya पैठी मंथरा दासी, रावण संहार किया॥ Paithi manthra dasi, ravan sanhar kiya ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥ Om jai Saraswati mata

विद्या ज्ञान प्रदायिनि, ज्ञान प्रकाश भरो। Vidya jnan pradayini, jnan prakash bharo मोह अज्ञान और तिमिर का, जग से नाश करो॥ Moh ajnan aur timir ka, jag se nash karo ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥ Om jai Saraswati mata

धूप दीप फल मेवा, माँ स्वीकार करो। Dhup dip phal meva, mam svikar karo ज्ञानचक्षु दे माता, जग निस्तार करो॥ Jnanchakshu de mata, jag nistar karo ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥ Om jai Saraswati mata

माँ सरस्वती की आरती, जो कोई जन गावे। Mam Saraswati ki aarti, jo koi jan gave हितकारी सुखकारी, ज्ञान भक्ति पावे॥ Hitkari sukhkari, jnan bhakti pave ॐ जय सरस्वती माता॥ Om jai Saraswati mata

जय सरस्वती माता, मैया जय सरस्वती माता॥ Jai Saraswati mata, maiya jai Saraswati mata

Lyrics follow the most widely sung version. Regional variations exist.

Om Jai Saraswati Mata Meaning

The aarti hails Saraswati, rich in virtue and glory and famous in all three worlds. Her moon-like face and lotus seat spread auspicious light; she rides a graceful swan and carries unmatched radiance.

She holds the veena in her left hand and a rosary in her right, with a jewelled crown on her head and a pearl necklace at her throat. Whoever takes refuge in her is uplifted. The aarti also recalls the belief that she entered the mind of the maid Manthara, setting in motion the events that led to Ravana's end.

As the giver of learning and wisdom, she is asked to fill us with the light of knowledge and remove delusion and darkness from the world. The devotee offers incense, lamp, fruits and dry fruits, and asks for the eye of wisdom. Whoever sings this aarti receives knowledge and devotion.

Frequently asked questions

When is Saraswati aarti sung?

Mainly on Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja), and by students and musicians before study or practice.

What colour is worn for Saraswati puja?

Yellow, the colour of spring and of Basant Panchami, is traditionally worn and offered.

Can students sing it daily?

Yes, a short morning aarti or the Ya Kundendu shloka before study is a common practice.

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