Brahma is typically depicted with four heads and four arms, holding sacred texts and items associated with ritual practice, such as a lotus and prayer beads. He is usually shown on his vehicle (vahana), a hamsa (goose or swan), and is sometimes accompanied by his partner Saraswati, goddess of learning and music. He generally has a beard and mustache, and in some instances his skin is red.
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