Saraswati
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Saraswati is the
Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and all the creative
arts. Saraswati is called the Mother of the Veda's and the
repository of Brahma's creative intelligence. Saraswati is also
called Vak Devi, the goddess of speech
Dressed in white, Saraswati holds a mala and a palmleaf scroll,
indicating knowledge. Saraswati usually
rides a swan and sometimes a peacock, while playing music on a veena.
The Vilma Vashi temple in Dilwara is dedicated to Saraswati. Students
worship Saraswati
to perform well in examinations.
This sloka (mantra) of Saraswati can be recited
daily to improve memory, power and concentration in studies
SARASWATI NAMASTHUBHYAM
VARADE KAMARUPINI
VIDHYARAMBAM KARISHYAMI
SIDDHIR BAVATHUME SADHA |
