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Saraswati Hindu Goddess Description
Saraswati is a Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom, and learning. She is considered to be the consort of the god Brahma and is often depicted holding a veena (a musical instrument) and a book or a script. She is also associated with the river Saraswati, which is considered to be a sacred river in Hinduism. In many parts of India, particularly in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat, Saraswati is worshipped as the goddess of knowledge and learning, and her blessings are sought before beginning any new academic or intellectual pursuit.
Saraswati is also known as the "Mother of the Vedas", as she is considered to be the embodiment of all the knowledge and wisdom contained in the Vedas, the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman dressed in white, symbolizing purity and knowledge. In addition to her association with knowledge and learning, Saraswati is also considered to be the goddess of music and the arts, as well as the patroness of the spoken and written word.
Saraswati is also known as a goddess of speech, and is invoked to grant the power of eloquence and to remove obstacles in the path of learning. She is also associated with the power of discrimination and the ability to separate the real from the unreal.
Saraswati puja, the worship of goddess saraswati is one of the most important rituals in Hindu religion. This puja is performed on the day of vasant panchami, which is considered as her birthday. On this day, students and scholars worship the goddess for success in their education and for gaining knowledge.
