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It is named after the Hindu goddess Saraswati, who is usually depicted holding or playing the instrument. Also known as raghunatha veena, it is used mostly in Carnatic Indian classical music . There are several variations of the veena, which in its South Indian form is a member of the lute family.
The long, hollow neck design of these Indian instruments allows portamento effects and legato ornaments found in Indian ragas. [7] It has been a popular instrument in Indian classical music, and one revered in the Indian culture by its inclusion in the iconography of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of arts and learning. [6]
This print from the Ravi Varma Press derived from a painting by Raja Ravi Varma follows the iconographic description of Saraswati as found in the 50th chapter of the Agni Purana. She is described in the Agni Purana as being attired in white and playing the Veena with two arms and holding an aksha-mala (a string of pearls) and a pustaka (book ...
Bionten, "goddess of beautiful sounds"), [129] and 妙音天 (Ch. Miàoyīntiān; Jp. Myōonten, "goddess of wonderful sounds" [130]). [131] Here, Sarasvati is portrayed with two arms holding a veena and situated between Narayana's consort Narayani and Skanda (shown riding on a peacock).
Above: Sarasvati is the goddess of knowledge and all arts in Hinduism. The reliefs at Hoysalesvara temple show her in many panels, some where she holds a musical instrument (possibly an Alapini veena or eka-tantri vina) and a few she does not. Three panels show her dancing, in a classical Indian dance posture (all are damaged panels, two of ...
Different symbolism appears on the instruments over time. In Hinduism, the instruments have been associated with the gods Shiva, Saraswati, and Nataraja. [8] Shiva has been portrayed playing it romantically for Paravati, and as an ascetic, Natajara in his form as the divine dancer. Saraswati is a goddess of flowing things, including water ...
The kalasha is believed to contain amrita, the elixir of life, and thus is viewed as a symbol of abundance, wisdom, and immortality. The kalasha is often seen in Hindu iconography as an attribute, in the hands of Hindu deities like the creator god Brahma, the destroyer god Shiva as a teacher, and the goddess of prosperity Lakshmi.
Mysore Painting depicting Goddess Saraswati. Mysore painting (Kannada: ಮೈಸೂರು ಚಿತ್ರಕಲೆ) is an important form of classical South Indian painting style that originated in and around the town of Mysore in Karnataka. The painting style was encouraged and nurtured by the Mysore rulers.