Saraswati Vandana
सरस्वती वंदना
Acoustic Folk Audio Player
Experience traditional Maithili folk music with acoustic Tanpura drone & synchronized verse recitation.
“जय जय हे भगवती सुरभारती”
Maithili Lyrics
जय जय हे भगवती सुरभारती तव चरणौ प्रणमामः। नाद-ब्रह्ममयी जय वागीश्वरी शरणं ते गच्छामः। मिथिला के विदुषी, सब के ज्ञान देहूँ। वीणा-पुस्तक-रंजित हस्ते भगवती भारती देवी नमस्ते। बुद्धि-विद्या देहूँ, अज्ञान हरूँ तव चरणौ प्रणमामः।
Meaning & Context
A Sanskrit-Maithili prayer to Goddess Saraswati, the patron deity of learning, vital in Mithila's scholarly culture. It asks for wisdom, knowledge, and the removal of ignorance.
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This is a classic 'Sohar', sung to celebrate the birth of a child (traditionally a son, but now adapted for all). The lyrics wish for the newborn's long life ("Jug-jug jiyasu") and express that the fortune of the house has awakened. It describes the baby's features resembling the father and grandfather, and the joy of the grandmother distributing gifts.
🎵 Sohar (Birth)
Sohar - Mangala Charan
A devotional Sohar invoking 'Chhathi Maiya', the goddess of offspring and longevity. It counts the auspicious moments (Mangal) and praises her glory.
🎵 Sohar (Birth)
Barua Re Tora Sasura
Sung during the Upanayan (Janeu) ceremony. The song gently teases the young boy ('Barua') about his future in-laws' house being far away. It depicts him meeting various artisans (weaver, washerman, goldsmith, gardener) on his journey, asking for essentials like thread and dhoti.
🎵 Upanayan (Sacred Thread)
Ubtan (Haldi Song)
Sung during the Haldi ceremony. It celebrates the vibrant yellow color of turmeric ('Hardi') and its application on the groom/bride to beautify them for the wedding. It mentions various relatives (Father, Uncle, Maternal Uncle) participating in the ritual.
🎵 Vivah (Wedding)
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