goddess of knowledge and education. Traditionally, the day is marked by helping young children learn how to write the letters of the alphabet.

In Buddhism, she is venerated in many forms, including the East Asian Benzaiten (???, "Eloquence Talent Deity"). In Jainism, Saraswati is revered as the deity responsible for the dissemination of the Tirthankaras' teachings and sermons.

Etymology

Saraswati is a Sanskrit fusion word of saras (????) meaning

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