Saraswati Prarthana

Hindu goddess Saraswati is the wife of Lord Brahma (the Creator) and is believed to be the goddess of learning. She is portrayed with a white sari (a typical Indian costume worn by the women) carrying a Veena (a stringed musical instrument played by the Carnatic classical musicians). The name of the Veena held by Saraswati is known as Madalasa and she uses hamsa or swan as her vehicle.

Every Hindu family worship Goddess Saraswati when they perform aksharabhyasam - the first education of their child and seek Her blessings for good education for their children.

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Saraswati Prarthana

Sloka - 1
Saraswati Namastubhyam Varade Kaamarupini
Vidyarambham Karishyami Siddhir Bhavatume Sada
Padmapatra Visalaakshi Padmakesara Varnini
Nityam Padmalayam Devim
Saamam Paatu Saraswati Bhagawati Bharati
NishyeSha Jaadyapaha

Sloka - 2
Yaakundendu Tushaara Haara Dhavala
Yaa Subhra Vastraanvita
Yaa Veena Varadanda Manditakara
Yaa Sweta Padmaasana
Yaa Brahmaachyuta Sankara Prabhrutibhi Devei Sadaa Poojita
Saamaam Paatu Saraswati Bhagawati Nishyesha Jaadya Pahaa

Vani, Bharati, Veenapustakadharani, Vagdevi, Brahmani are few names of goddess Saraswati.

Seemantham - The South Indian Traditional Baby Shower ceremony

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School Speeches - Farewell Speech By School Principal to Outgoing Students

Author Reserves All Rights. Listen to the speech in my YouTube Channel: This sample speech would be helpful for the school principal to deliver on the occasion of school farewell day party. Respected teachers and my dear students, Good Morning / Good Afternoon to each one present here and a very warm welcome to you to the school farewell party. It's a nostalgic feeling as I remember my student life in school and my school farewell party. I am sure we all have mixed feelings on this day which is a blend of joy and sadness. On one hand you feel enthusiastic as you will be stepping into a completely new different world where you will find relatively more freedom than in a school life. While on the other hand you will feel sad as you have to depart from your school / classmates. My dear friends the time has come to bid you all farewell with a heavy heart from this esteemed institution which protected you, cared for you, supported you and guided you all these years.

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