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Home  » Resources » Glossary » Sarasvatī

Sarasvatī

Hindu goddess of learning who presidess over the teaching of the Jinas, and is worshipped on the day of the festival devoted to scriptures. As goddess of knowledge, music and the arts, Sarasvatī is one of the most popular deities in India and has followers among all the Indian religions.

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