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Maa Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, speech, music, and the arts, regarded as the presiding deity of wisdom within Lord Brahma's power of creation. Everything related to her, including chalisa, aarti, and festivals, is gathered here in one place.
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It is believed that when Lord Brahma set out to create the universe, he felt the need for knowledge and speech, for which he manifested Maa Saraswati from his own radiance. It was by her grace that Lord Brahma was able to compose the Vedas, which is why Saraswati is regarded as the presiding deity of speech, knowledge, and the power of creation.
She is depicted with four arms holding a white garment, a veena, a book, and a rosary, symbolizing music, scriptural knowledge, and disciplined practice respectively. Her vehicle, the swan, symbolizes 'neera-kshira viveka', the ability to separate milk from water, teaching the wisdom to discern truth from falsehood.
She is especially worshipped on Vasant Panchami, when schools and institutions of music and art hold her puja, and it is considered auspicious to begin a young child's Vidyarambha, the first introduction to letters, on this day. It is customary to wear white or yellow on this day, symbolizing the purity of knowledge and the arrival of spring respectively.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whose power is Maa Saraswati regarded as?
She is regarded as the power of Lord Brahma, who manifested her from his own radiance to gain the knowledge and speech needed for creation.
Why is Saraswati worshipped on Vasant Panchami?
This day is associated with her manifestation as the goddess of knowledge and creativity, and children's Vidyarambha along with special school worship takes place on this very day.
What does Saraswati's swan vehicle represent?
The swan is known for 'neera-kshira viveka', the ability to separate milk from water, symbolizing the discernment to tell truth from falsehood.
What does Saraswati hold in her hands?
Her four hands hold a veena, a book, and a rosary, symbolizing music, scriptural knowledge, and disciplined practice respectively.