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Brahma-Sarasvati

ब्रह्मा सरस्वती
Also known as: Brahmā Sarasvatī, Creator and His Knowledge

About

The combined form of Brahma and his consort Sarasvati. Represents the union of the creator with knowledge, speech, and wisdom. Sarasvati is the power (shakti) through which Brahma creates. Symbolizes that creation requires wisdom and knowledge.

Attributes

CreationKnowledgeWisdomSpeechDivine couple

Symbols

Four facesLotusVeenaBookSwan
Consort
Sarasvati
Vahana (Mount)
Swan

Associated Mantras

Om Brahmaṇe Namaḥ
Om Sarasvatyai Namaḥ

Festivals

Vasant PanchamiBrahma Puja

Scriptures

PuranasVedas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaPushkar

Iconography

Brahma with four faces, seated with Sarasvati. Brahma holds the Vedas; Sarasvati holds the veena. Both seated on a swan or lotus.