In Hinduism, Saraswati (less frequently romanized as Sarasvati) is the goddess of knowledge, wisdom, science, speech, and all arts-- music, painting, dance and literature. In India today, Hindus still revere Sarasvati as a goddess who is a reflection of the greater Mother, or Devi, and female dynamic energy, or Shakti. Her festival is held in late January or early February and prayer, called puja, is conducted.
"she of the stream, of the flowing movement"; [ Ved.]: the streaming current and the word of inspiration of the Truth; the goddess of the Word; [ Puranas]: the Muse and goddess of wisdom, learning and the arts and crafts.