- Saraswati
Saraswati Temple Vak Devi Temple
- Chaukaghat,Uttar Pradesh
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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
Gnanananda Mayam Devam Nirmala Spatika Kruthim Aadharam Sarva Vidyanam Hayagrivam Upasmahe
Meaning -I commit myself to the embodiment of knowledge and bliss, the Goddess who is very pure and forms the basis of all learning.
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 09:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm.