Saraswathi is the hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music, arts and wisdom. She is the mother of the Vedas. 'Saraswati Vandana' begin and end Vedic lessons. Saraswati's birthday - Vasant Panchami or Vasantha Panchami - is a Hindu festival celebrated every year on the 5th day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Magha.