Saraswati

Saraswati represents the purifying power of knowledge and the creative power of the arts. She is the goddess of wisdom, learning, music, and arts. She is the source of all knowledge and the remover of ignorance.

Saraswati is revered in Hindu households across the world, especially amongst students and scholars as she is believed to bring prosperity and success in the fields of learning and art. The name is associated with intelligence, creativity, and culture. In India, the collapse of the Ganga in Benaras during the month of Magh has great significance as it marks the commencement of the Saraswati Pooja. This eighteen-day festival is devoted entirely to Saraswati in the hopes of attaining her blessings for success in learning and arts. The Saraswati Vandana or prayer to Saraswati is a daily practice for students in India, as it is believed to sharpen the intellect and awaken one's creativity.