Poojas for Success in Education

A good education is, no doubt, the foundation for a successful life. It is why parents invest a good deal of time, money, and effort to make sure that their children secure a good education. 

Nowadays, many children are not able to focus on their studies. They spend too much time on online games and social media, due to which their studies suffer and they are not able to achieve their goals. Also, they have to appear for multiple exams, which are very tough, to get admission to reputed colleges. All this tends to create a lot of stress and anxiety for parents and students.  

Hard work and perseverance can help a great deal, but God’s grace is also important. Thanks to our Vedic traditions, there are many ways in which we can enlist the support of the Gods to attain our educational goals. Dakshinamoorthy and Saraswati Maha Pooja and Yagnas can be performed for clearing competitive exams and excelling in studies.

Pooja for good studies can help you secure divine blessings for achieving academic aims. It can be done by students who are appearing for a competitive exam or planning to pursue higher studies abroad. Even those who are searching for their life’s purpose can benefit from such Poojas.

Pooja for good studies can boost your intelligence and score well in exams. Many people have achieved success, academic improvement, and overall growth by doing these Poojas.

Poojas for good studies and boosting intelligence and knowledge include Saraswati Pooja and Gayatri Pooja. 

Saraswati is the deity of knowledge and the arts. She can help you do well in studies as well as the arts. She also bestows good speech and wisdom. 

Below are some of the Poojas and other rituals for good studies.

• Shri Vidya Pooja Yagya
• Matangi Mahavidya Homam
• Shri Vidya Homam
• Gayatri Sahasranam
• Vidhya Lakshmi Pooja

Saraswati Pooja

Students, artists, professionals, and musicians worship Saraswati to gain technical and artistic prowess, academic excellence, wisdom, and good health. They perform this Pooja on Vasant Panchami and Navratri, but one can also invoke the Goddess in one’s home at any time.

One should rise early, bathe, clean the house, and install the idol of the Goddess and Kalash for the Pooja. One should also recite Mantras and make the requisite offerings.

The Story Behind Saraswati Pooja

Goddess Saraswati’s name is mentioned in ancient and medieval Indian literature. People were aware of the importance of worshipping her since the Vedic era. Saraswati is also called ‘the mother of the Vedas’ in the Mahabharata. 

When Brahma created the universe, Saraswati appeared. She is part of the Trinity, which also comprises Parvati and Lakshmi. Saraswati has the power to heal and purify. She is the Goddess of clear speech and music. 

Pooja Samagri (items) for the Saraswati Pooja

 An idol/photo of Saraswati

• A white cloth
• Bel Patra and mango leaves
• Jasmine, lilies, and lotus flowers
• Vermilion, turmeric, a handful of rice, and fruits 
• Betel leaves and a betel nut 
• An ink and an inkpot 
• Incense sticks
• Prasad

The Prasad for Goddess Saraswati is Boondi, as it is yellow. Pulao, Khichdi, and dishes made with jaggery can also be prepared.

How to perform Saraswati Pooja

• Take a bath and wear yellow clothes.
• Choose a white dupatta, white candy, and a garland of white flowers for the Saraswati idol. 
• Offer moli, sweets, and fruits. Place your writing instruments, books, and music in front of the deity.
• Fill the Kalash with some water. Place 5 mango leaves and 1 betel leaf in the Kalash.
• Place the idol/photo of Goddess Saraswati next to the statue of Ganesha.
• Get blessings from your teacher, parents, and other family elders. 

Benefits of Saraswati Pooja 

The Pooja helps you to gain professional and academic success. Goddess Saraswati can remove obstacles in your career path.

It gives you better focus and better memory. 

It helps you attain self-realization and creative inspiration. 

Dakshinamoorthy And Saraswati Pooja

Dakshinamoorthy is the deity who faces the South. He is a Guru who imparts all kinds of knowledge and is a form of Shiva. Dakshinamurthy Pooja, Japa, and Yajna are very helpful in achieving academic success. 

Lord Dakshinamoorthy represents the highest consciousness, knowledge, and comprehension. He is the supreme Guru of dance, music, and other art forms.

Goddess Saraswati is Brahma’s consort and Shakti (power). She is the patron goddess of knowledge, creativity, music, the arts, and science. The Saraswati Pooja benefits those who love music, art, and education. Saraswati bestows education, self-assurance, and good communication skills.

During the Pooja, chanting Mantras improves our speech, eliminates Vani dosh, and makes us use words correctly.

Dakshinamoorthy Mantra

Gurave Sarva Lokanam, Bhishaje Bhava Roginam, Nidhaye Sarva Vidyanam, Dakshinamurthaye Namah

Saraswati Mantra

Om Saraswati Maya Drista, Veena Pustak Dharnim Hans Vahini Samayuktaa Maa Vidya Daan Karotu Me Om

Benefits of Dakshinamoorthy Pooja 

This Pooja can bestow success in competitive exams.

It can give confidence to the student and make them do well in exams.

It bestows success and advancement in education and career.

It can remove all impediments to success.

It bestows knowledge, discernment, wisdom, and insight.

Gayatri Pooja 

Gayatri Pooja is said to bestow fortune, wisdom, and happiness. It brings success in exams and academics, money gains, and better finances. Goddess Gayatri is a form of Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Parvati. 

She is also a form of Adi Shakti. As she has Rajasi guna, she is the source of Brahma’s power. Brahma draws his power for creation from her.

The Gayatri Mantra is a very potent Mantra. By reciting the Gayatri Mantra 3000 times a day for one month, one can be absolved of all sins. 

Doing the Pooja can bestow knowledge, wealth, and happiness. This Pooja can improve your academic performance, boost your fortune, improve your finances, etc.

Benefits of Maa Gayatri Pooja 

• It benefits the family members and makes them wise and righteous.
• It is good for the family’s fiscal well-being and spiritual advancement.
• It bestows self-assurance, self-esteem, and self-advancement.
• The Pooja and Homa improve focus and learning outcomes.
• The Homa and Pooja bring knowledge, health, and education.

Ganesha Homam 

Chemganapathy Homam is a special Pooja for good studies. This Ganesh Pooja is good for children’s education and is usually performed by mothers.

Take a bath in the morning and gather some pieces of coconut kernel (kopra or pieces of fresh coconut), jaggery, and pure cow ghee.

Place 3 offerings in a tiny Homam-like fire. Recite the Moola Mantra of Ganesha (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah) while making the offering.

This Pooja helps to resolve issues at home, brings peace and prosperity, and removes problems in education.