Reflect on these questions:

Creativity

• What does creativity mean to you?
• When has creativity been an asset to your life? Or a obstacle?
• Saraswati governs mostly over speech or the ability to be eloquent with words. How are you developing this skill in your daily communication practices?

Peg Doll Show and Tell:

• Show your peg doll. Who is does it represent? What colors/dress are on it and what might those mean?

• Why did you pick this divine person as your peg doll?What traits do they have that attract you?
• What was the process of making your doll like? How was doing this creative endeavor a challenge or a joy?

• Saraswati

Read your two other deity sheets.

• 69 Benten
• 69 Benten Charms
• 72 The Valkyries
• 72 The Valkyries Charms

• Try one charm from either deity sheet.

• Read pg 297-315 from “Gatherings for Goddess”  by B. Melusine Mihaltses

• The Story of Saraswati
• Hindu Goddess Saraswati the Goddess of Wisdom
• 25 Lesser Known Facts About Goddess Saraswati
• Hindu Gods: The Complete List
• Sarasvati River
• Saraswati River By: Namisha Goel

Art and Music

• Origami: How to Make a Lotus Flower (video)
• Origami lotus flower (PDF)
• Morning prayer to Goddess Saraswati (14:00 min)
• Medha Suktam (2:48 min)
• How to Draw a Mandala (3:55 min)
• Mandala Coloring Pages
• EASY 1 Hoot Beginner Acrylic Painting Tutorials by Art Sherpa