Goddess Saraswathi Devi (Veena Vani) Seated on a Lotus 22" Brass Statue

Material: Brass Finish: Mint green and golden yellow Dimensions: 22.0 inch Height x 20.0 inch Width x 14.5 inch Depth Weight: 29.0 kg / 63.9 lbs Shipping and delivery: 5 - 8 business days Product description: Goddess Saraswathi, the consort of Brahma the creator, is worshipped as the Goddess of learning, wisdom, speech, music and art. The name Saraswathi means "flowing water", "possessing water", and as the name suggests she is one of the early Aryan rivers called the Saraswathi river that flows from the Himalayas and is considered a sacred river like the Ganges. Goddess Saraswathi is portrayed seated on a white lotus, wearing a white saree which depicts purity and peace, and Swan is said to be her vahana. The musical instrument in her hand is called "Saraswathi veena" which was named after her, also known as the "Raghunatha veena" used in Carnatic Indian classical music. Saraswathi puja is celebrated on the last day of Navarathiri by offering garlands of white flowers, fruits and boo