Saraswati is a female name of Indian Sanskrit origin, meaning "Water" or "Lake". The name is derived from the Sanskrit fusion words "saras" meaning "pooling water" or "speech", and "vati" meaning "she who possesses". In Hinduism, Saraswati is revered as the goddess of knowledge, education, learning, arts, speech, poetry, music, purification, language, and culture. She is also associated with the Sarasvati River, embodying attributes of abundance and power. Over time, her connection to the river diminished, while her association with speech, poetry, music, and culture became more prominent. Saraswati is depicted as a serene woman with a radiant white complexion, dressed in white attire, representing the quality of goodness. She is venerated as the creative aspect of the Supreme Goddess and is widely worshipped across India, particularly on her designated festival day, Vasant Panchami. In Buddhism, Saraswati is venerated as the East Asian Benzaiten, and in Jainism, she is revered as the deity responsible for the dissemination of the Tirthankaras' teachings and sermons.
Saraswati Dey-Saha, born on 23 November 1979, is a renowned Indian track and field sprinter hailing from Chittamara, Belonia Tripura. She etched her name in history by breaking the 200 metres national record with a remarkable time of 22.82 seconds at the National Circuit Athletic Meet in Ludhiana on 28 August 2002, surpassing the previous mark set by Rachita Mistry. Notably, Saraswati became the first Indian woman to break the 23-second barrier in the 200 metres event. Her illustrious career includes a significant achievement at the 2002 Busan Asian Games, where she secured a gold medal. Furthermore, she represented India in the 4×100 metres relay at various international platforms, contributing to setting the current national record of 44.43 seconds. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to Indian athletics, Saraswati was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2002. Despite her remarkable success, Saraswati bid adieu to competitive athletics in July 2006 due to an Achilles tendon injury sustained after the Busan Asian Games. Her legacy continues to inspire aspiring athletes across the nation.Keywords: Saraswati Dey-Saha, Indian sprinter, track and field, national record, Arjuna Award, Busan Asian Games
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