Saraswati
Saraswati is a Hindu goddess of knowledge, wisdom, music, art, and learning. She is often depicted seated on a white lotus flower and holding a Veena (a stringed musical instrument) and a book, symbolizing her association with the arts and learning.
Introduction
Saraswati is the goddess of learning, and also the patroness of music, art, and speech. The goddess is also regarded to be the power that resides within all poetry and writing.
She is the consort of the creator deity, Brahma. She is represented as a graceful figure, donning white, and traditionally depicted with the veena (vīṇā), rosary (akṣamālā), water-pot (kamaṇḍalu) and book (pustaka). Her abode is at Satyaloka. Her mount is the white swan.
Saraswati is associated with the following forms:
Savitri
Vani
Brahmani
Maha Saraswati
Gayatri
Vāc
Para Saraswati
Shatarupa
Medha
Sharada
Bharati
Aditi