discover goddess saraswati

Goddess Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and learning. She is depicted wearing white (symbolizing purity of knowledge), sitting on a white lotus, playing the veena (a stringed instrument), and holding sacred texts. Her four hands represent mind (manas), intellect (buddhi), alertness (chitta), and ego (ahamkara).

Saraswati is the consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator, and her name comes from the ancient Saraswati River, symbolizing the flow of knowledge and wisdom.

Saraswati directly relates to children's daily lives — she is the goddess of education, creativity, and music. Students pray to Saraswati before exams, musicians before performances, and artists before creating. This makes her immediately relevant and relatable.

In "The Marvelous Hindu Deities," Saraswati is illustrated with her iconic veena and books, connecting learning to divine blessing. Children see that knowledge and creativity are sacred and valued.