Today's Mantra of the Day
మంగళవారం — Tuesday, 21 July 2026
Why this mantra today: Tuesday is associated with Any. The Saraswati Vandana is particularly potent today.
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
या कुन्देन्दुतुषारहारधवला या शुभ्रवस्त्रावृता । या वीणावरदण्डमण्डितकरा या श्वेतपद्मासना । या ब्रह्माच्युतशङ्करप्रभृतिभिर्देवैः सदा वन्दिता । सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती निःशेषजाड्यापहा ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
Yā Kund-Endu-Tuṣāra-Hāra-Dhavalā Yā Śubhra-Vastrāvṛtā / Yā Vīṇā-Vara-Daṇḍa-Maṇḍita-Karā Yā Śveta-Padmāsanā / Yā Brahmācyuta-Śaṅkara-Prabhṛtibhir Devaiḥ Sadā Vanditā / Sā Māṃ Pātu Sarasvatī Bhagavatī Niḥśeṣa-Jāḍyāpahā
English Translation
She who is white like jasmine, the moon, snow, and a pearl necklace; clothed in pure white; whose hands hold the veena and the boon-staff; seated on a white lotus; revered always by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and other gods — may that Goddess Saraswati protect me and remove every trace of ignorance.
Benefits
Sharpens memory and intellect; success in studies and exams; eloquence and clarity in speech; protection of artistic talent (music, dance, writing); removes "vidya bandhanam" (blocks to learning).
Best Time to Recite
Before beginning study; sunrise; Vasant Panchami; Saraswati Puja (Navaratri 9th day)
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