Goddess Saraswati worshipped in Hinduism as the goddess of learning, knowledge, intellect, music, and arts is a true representation of the union of power and intelligence. Whether it is to gain secular knowledge or divine knowledge, her devotees pay their respects and adore her for her mighty powers. She is the consort of Lord Brahma who plays the veena to gain all glories and powers of wisdom. In the Tanjore style of paintings, her divinity shines golden.
Celestially beautiful and fair-skinned, she sits dressed in pure white and gold on an intricate throne, her back pillowed by a scarlet cushion. Her complexion, garments, even her garland in this painting are all white, signifying the purity of knowledge, essential for earning knowledge and enlightenment. Against the black backdrop of a dark night, the gilded arches of a temple front shine buoyant beautifully. The frames of emerald green drapes come together to form a magnificent entrance for the goddess. Her four arms hold items with symbolic meaning: a Pustaka (book or script), an mālā (rosary, garland), a water pot, and a musical instrument (vīnā). In today’s unapologetic world, Goddess Saraswati provides strength and a divine respite as the embodiment of knowledge and wisdom. Goddess Saraswati teaches us that if we want to dispel the darkness of ignorance, we should put sincere efforts into the pursuit of knowledge and prudence. The bejeweled goddess looks tranquil in this Tanjore painting.
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