Saraswati

Saraswati is radiant goddess who personifies knowledge, language, music and refined understanding. Associated with Brahma in many traditions.

She develops from the Vedic river and the divine power of speech into a major goddess of learning.

Her instruments and symbols link disciplined study with artistic expression.

Students, musicians and writers invoke her before beginning work, especially during Vasant Panchami.

She represents knowledge that clarifies rather than knowledge used merely for status.