“Matangi relates to Sarasvati, the Goddess of wisdom and the consort of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. Matangi, like Sarasvati, plays a vina and rules over music. She is often said to have a parrot in her hands, which represents the powers of speech as inherent in nature.

However, Matangi and Sarasvati are a little different. Matangi is the form of Sarasvati directed towards inner knowledge. She is her dark, mystic, ecstatic or wild form. Matangi is an outcast or artist who goes against the norms of society. Matangi is that portion of Sarasvati which is allied with the transforming energy of Kali.

The guru (spiritual teacher) instructs us through the spoken word. Hence his vehicle among the Goddesses is Matangi. Matangi represents the teachings of the guru and the tradition. Those seeking to teach others, particularly to communicate to the masses of people, should seek the grace of Matangi.”

-Tantric Yoga and the Wisdom Goddesses