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Japanese Goddess Benzaiten is equivalent of Maa Saraswati, Kangiten is Lord Ganesha? Know about 'Indian Gods in Japan'
Or that Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is revered as Kangiten in Japanese Buddhism and Maa Saraswati, the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and arts, is known as Benzaiten in Japanese Buddhism?
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7 Hindu deities and their representations in Japanese culture
Benzaiten, derived from the Hindu goddess Saraswati, is revered as one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichi Fukujin) in Japan. Both goddesses are associated with eloquence, intellect, speech ...
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Indian Gods in Japan: A surprising spiritual connection
From the revered Saraswati in India to Benzaiten in Japan, the post highlights ancient connections through their gods.
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Japanese Goddess Benzaiten is equivalent of Maa Saraswati, Kangiten is Lord Ganesha? Know about 'Indian Gods in Japan'
From the revered Saraswati in India to Benzaiten in Japan, both goddesses embody wisdom, knowledge, and the arts. A reminder of how spirituality transcends borders.” In a 2024 piece, titled 'How ...