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Saraswati ( Sanskrit: सरस्वती, IAST: Sarasvatī ), also spelled as Sarasvati, is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, flowing water, abundance and wealth, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. [1] . She is one of the Tridevi, along with the goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati. [2] [3] [4] She is a pan-Indian deity, also revered in Jainism and Buddhism.
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Saraswati's name means 'elegant', 'flowing', and 'watery' and this is indicative of her status as one of the early Aryan boundary rivers. The Saraswati River (modern name: Sarsuti), just like the GangesRiver, flows from the Himalaya and is considered a sacred source of purification, fertility, and good fortune for those who bathe in her waters. The...
In Hindu mythology, Saraswati is the wife of the great godBrahma. However, according to some traditions, she was first the wife of Vishnu. The latter, though, already had his hands full with two other wives and so he gave Saraswati to Brahma. Although one of the most important Hindu gods, Brahma is rarely actively worshipped. In mythology, this is ...
In Hindu art, Saraswati is usually depicted as a graceful youth with white skin. She most often wears a white sari (which symbolises purity) which has a blue border. Not being concerned with worldly goods she rarely wears jewellery. She may have a crescent on her forehead and be seated on a lotus flower. Alternatively, she may be shown riding her v...
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Apr 1, 2024 · Sarasvati, Hindu goddess of learning and the arts, especially music. First appearing as the personification of the sacred river Sarasvati and also identified with Vac, the goddess of speech, she is later named the consort, daughter, or granddaughter of the god Brahma.
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Saraswati, also spelled as Sarasvati, is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, flowing water, abundance and wealth, art, speech, wisdom, and learning. She is one of the Tridevi, along with the goddesses Lakshmi and Parvati. She is a pan-Indian deity, also revered in Jainism and Buddhism.
Jan 2, 2019 · Learn about Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, music, art, and nature, who is the daughter of Shiva and Durga. Find out her symbolism, mantra, festival, and the curse of Saraswati.
Saraswati is one of the Hindu goddesses. The Vedas also mention her name. She is the goddess of speech, learning and knowledge. The legend states that she created the Sanskrit language and invented the vina, a musical instrument similar to a lute.
