Her front right and back left hand play upon the Veena which is rendered with realistic details and is indeed the highlight of the statue.The other two hands of the goddess hold a book (symbolic of knowledge) and a rosary (symbol of concentration and meditation). Thus establishing Saraswati not only as the Goddess of Art but also the artistic process.This is a Shivani wood carving. It is a traditional craft that originated in the Shivani village, located in the Shimogga region of Karnataka. Such statues typically have a strong decorative element, materially highlighting the spiritual aspect of the divine personality.
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