• Saraswati

Saraswati Temple Vak Devi Temple

Overview


Saraswati Temple otherwise called Vak Devi Temple committed to Goddess Saraswati is situated inside the premises of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University and is around 3.5 km from Cantonment Railroad station. It houses a dark stone symbol of the Goddess and icons of numerous different Goddesses embellish the dividers of this sanctuary. Saraswati puja, Durga puja and Deepawali are commended here.


How to Reach Varanasi

Airport

Varanasi airport is well connected with all the major cities of the country.


Railways

Since Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian plains, it is well linked to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other parts of India. There are two railway stations in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction (also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi too. One can also board trains from Mughalsarai, just 10 km south of Varanasi.


Road

Situated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good network of roads. Frequent public and private buses and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh and nearby areas.


Temple Address


Saraswati Temple / Vak Devi Temple,
Chaukaghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh,
India, Pincode – 221001.

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • Education
  • Intelligence
  • Wisdom
Shlokas

Sarasvatii Namastubhyam Varade Kaamaruupini Vidyaarambham Karishhyaami Siddhirbhavatu Me Sadaa

Meaning -Saraswati, you are the provider of boons and the one, who grants all our wishes. As I begin my studies, I bow to the you to help me make it fruitful and make me succeed in all my efforts.

Yaa Kundendu Tushaarahaara Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra Vastraavritaa Yaa Veenaa Varadanda Manditakaraa Yaa Shveta Padmaasanaa Yaa Brahmaachyuta Shankara Prabhritibihi Devaih Sadaa Pujitaa Saa Maam Pattu Sarasvatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha Jaadjyaapahaa

Meaning -May the blessed Saraswathi, Goddess Bhagavati, who is the deity for learning and who removes our laziness, protect us. She who is like the jasmine flower, pure and white, who is like the full moon, who is dressed in a clean robe and holds the veena. She who sits on a white lotus and is revered by the holy trinity - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and other Gods.

Ya Devi Stuyate Nityam Vibhuhairvedaparagaih Same Vasatu Jihvagre Brahmarupa Saraswati

Meaning -May Goddess Saraswathi who is the Goddess of knowledge and is appreciated by the learned ones who have mastered the Shastras and who is the wife of the creator, reside on my tongue.

Shrii Saraswatii Namahstubhyam Varade Kaama Ruupini Twaam Aham Praarthane Devii Vidyaadaanam Cha Dehi Me

Meaning -I bend down unto you O Goddess, the one who grants all her devotees' wishes, to uplift me with knowledge.

Timings

The temple is open from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

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