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Saraswati
Tridevi · Goddess of Wisdom

Saraswati

सरस्वती · Goddess of Speech

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सरस्वती

Saraswati is the goddess of learning, music, arts, and pure speech.


Symbolism

The veena and book show the sweetness and depth of knowledge. White attire marks purity.

Form & symbols

Veena, book, japa mala; swan or peacock as vahana.

Stories

Worship on Vasant Panchami and at the start of learning marks the beginning of the path of knowledge.