बसंत पंचमी मंत्र — सरस्वती पूजा प्रार्थनाएं
Basant Panchami (बसंत पंचमी) marks the arrival of spring and the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, art and wisdom. On the fifth day of Magha Shukla Paksha, students and artists worship Saraswati for learning and success, dressed in yellow. These are the mantras and prayers for Saraswati Puja.
Saraswati Vandana — Ya Kundendu Tushara
The supreme prayer to Saraswati — "Ya Kundendu Tushara Hara Dhavala" — recited at the start of every Saraswati Puja and by students before study.
Saraswati Beej Mantra
Chant "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah" 108 times on Basant Panchami to invoke the Goddess of knowledge for memory, focus and eloquence.
Saraswati Chalisa — Forty Verses of the Goddess
The complete Saraswati Chalisa, recited on Basant Panchami for the blessings of wisdom, learning and the arts.
Saraswati Aarti — Om Jai Saraswati Mata
The beautiful aarti "Om Jai Saraswati Mata" sung at the close of Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchami.
Gayatri Mantra — Light of the Intellect
The supreme mantra for wisdom, chanted on Basant Panchami to kindle the light of the intellect (dhi) that Saraswati embodies.