7 Inch White Sandalwood Goddess Saraswati Statue, Natural Chandan Maa Saraswati Carved Murti, Pure Safed Chandan Saraswati Idol

7" Sandalwood Goddess Saraswati

Beautifully carved statue of Goddess Maa Saraswati on Sandalwood.

Saraswati is the Hindu Goddess of knowledge, learning, wisdom, music and all the creative arts. The Sanskrit word sara means "essence" and swa means "self." Thus Saraswati means "the essence of the self." Saraswati is represented in Hindu mythology as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe. Since knowledge is necessary for creation, Saraswati symbolizes the creative power of Brahma. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped by all persons interested in knowledge, especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists. Saraswati is called the Mother of the Veda's and the repository of Brahma's creative intelligence. Saraswati is also called Vaak Devi, the goddess of speech.

Dressed in white, Saraswati holds a mala and a palm leaf scroll, indicating knowledge. Saraswati usually rides a swan and sometimes a peacock, while playing music on a Veena.