Bharati
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Template:Cleanup-date In Hinduism, Bharati (Sanskrit: भारती) is a goddess of knowledge and education. She is more commonly known as Sarasvati. She is also the wife of Brahma, the god of creation.
The word also refers to a class of Sanyasis.For example the Shankaracharya of the Sringeri matha has the name Bharati Theertha Swamigal.
[[1]] It describe confusing statement, that, Bharati is wife of Loard Ganesha. And [[2]] this states that Bharati is wife of Loard Brahma. According to Hindu Mythology, Ridhdhi & Sidhdhi are wives of Loard Ganesha - where meaning of Ridhdhi is similar to meaning of Bharati. So while reading about Bharati & Loard Ganesha, one can assume as two different goddess with similar names.
Further reading
- Hindu Goddesses: Vision of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Traditions (ISBN 8120803795) by David Kinsley
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