UPANAYANAM WITH BR VIDYANAND JI
When
Wed, 24 June → Sat, 27 June
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST
About this ceremony
Sacred Mantra
ॐ
“Om Saraswatyai Namah · Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah”
What it feels like
Before an exam or a new course of study, the Saraswati Homa is offered to the goddess of the flowing word. Students describe a clarity afterwards — the mind sharper, the dread of the blank page replaced by a steady, unfamiliar confidence.
What happens inside the Saraswati Homa
Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.
- 1
Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja
The intention for learning and success is set; Ganapati is invoked to remove obstacles.
- 2
Saraswati invocation
Goddess Saraswati is invoked and worshipped with her Ashtottara (108 names).
- 3
Saraswati Homa
Ghee and offerings are made into Agni with the Saraswati mantra, drawing her grace of wisdom.
- 4
Akshara & book puja
Books, instruments or a child's slate are placed before the Goddess and blessed.
- 5
Purnahuti & Aarti
The final offering completes the homa; vibhuti and blessings are given.
Significance
Saraswati is the flowing river of knowledge and the muse of all the arts and sciences. Her homa stimulates the thirst for learning, sharpens intelligence and memory, and steadies the mind for study and examinations. It is especially sought for students, before exams, and at Vidyarambha (the start of a child's education).
Benefits
- ✦Enhances intelligence, memory and concentration
- ✦Removes obstacles in education and the arts
- ✦Bestows confidence in exams and learning
- ✦Auspicious for students and at the start of studies
Best time to perform
Panchami tithis, Guru horas, Vasant Panchami and Navratri.
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