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Sarasvati Form

Sharada

शारदा
Also known as: Śāradā, Sharada Devi, Kashmiri Sarasvati

About

The autumnal form of Sarasvati, presiding deity of the Sharada Peeth in Kashmir. Represents the goddess of knowledge in her fullest expression. Worshipped as the patron goddess of learning and wisdom.

Attributes

Autumnal goddessKnowledgeWisdomKashmir patron

Symbols

VeenaBookLotusAutumn
Consort
Brahma

Associated Mantras

Om Śāradāyai Namaḥ
Śāradā Stotram

Festivals

Sharad PurnimaVasant Panchami

Scriptures

Sharada Tilaka TantraPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Kashmir (historically)South India (Sringeri Sharada)

Iconography

White complexion, seated on a throne. Four arms holding veena, book, japa mala, and lotus. Serene, wise expression.