Saraswati

सरस्वती

Goddess of wisdom, music and learning

The goddess of knowledge, music and the arts.

Saraswati is dressed in white and plays the veena, a stringed instrument, seated on a lotus or a white swan. Students pray to her before exams and musicians before they perform. Vasant Panchami, in early spring, is her day.

Names and what they mean

• SharadaGiver of knowledge
• VaniSpeech
• VeenapaniShe who holds the veena

People pray to Saraswati for

• Learning and good results in studies
• Clear speech and creativity
• Skill in music and the arts

Aartis and chalisas

• Jai Saraswati MataAarti
• Saraswati ChalisaChalisa

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