Hayagriva is an avatar of Vishnu with the head of a horse and the body of a man — the divine restorer of knowledge, who recovered the Vedas when they were stolen and hidden beneath the cosmic ocean.
"From the breath of the horse-headed lord, the lost wisdom of the Vedas returned to the world."
Worshipped especially by scholars and students, Hayagriva represents wisdom, learning and the triumph of knowledge over ignorance. A child named Hayagriva carries intellect, dedication and a love of learning.
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