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Vidya

विद्या
Also known as: Vidyā, Knowledge, Wisdom, Learning

About

The personification of knowledge and wisdom. Associated with the goddess Sarasvati. Represents the power of learning, the arts, and sciences. The means to liberation and self-realization.

Attributes

KnowledgeWisdomLearningLiberationArts

Symbols

BookVeenaLotusLight
Vahana (Mount)
Swan

Associated Mantras

Om Vidyāyai Namaḥ
Sarasvati mantras

Festivals

Vasant Panchami

Scriptures

UpanishadsPuranas

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Depicted as Sarasvati, the goddess of knowledge. White complexion, holding veena and book.