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title: Saraswati
author: Raja Ravi Varma
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4239/saraswati/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2024-12-16
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# Saraswati

_Authored by Raja Ravi Varma_

## Image File

[![Saraswati](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4239.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4239.jpg)

## Image Caption

[Hindu](https://www.worldhistory.org/hinduism/) goddess Saraswati ([Sarasvati](https://www.worldhistory.org/Sarasvati/)) by Raja Ravi Varma, 19th century. She is depicted with the classical Indian instrument the vina and a peacock, one of her vehicles.

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Varma, R. R. (2015, November 25). Saraswati. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4239/saraswati/>
### Chicago
Varma, Raja Ravi. "Saraswati." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 25, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4239/saraswati/>.
### MLA
Varma, Raja Ravi. "Saraswati." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Nov 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4239/saraswati/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saraswati_Print.jpg) by [**Raja Ravi Varma**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saraswati_Print.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 25 November 2015. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.