The Sarasvati vīṇa (also spelled Saraswati vina) ( ) is an Indian plucked string instrument. It is named after the Hindu goddess Saraswati, who is usually depicted holding or playing the instrument. Also known as raghunatha veena (veena also spelled 'vina', , Sanskrit: वीणा (vīṇā), ,  Malayalam: വീണ, ) is used mostly in Carnatic Indian classical music. There are several variations of the veena, which in its South Indian form is a member of the lute family. One who plays the veena is referred to as a vainika.