To which deity is the Gayatri Mantra dedicated?

It is dedicated to Savitr, the solar deity representing the sun before sunrise, symbolizing the light of wisdom.

Vedic Sacred Texts

UPSC Archival Analysis

The Gayatri Mantra is found in the Rig Veda, specifically in the third Mandala composed by the sage Vishvamitra.

Exam Year

2013

Evidence Source

ID: HIS_ANC_2013_52 Ref: Standard Educational Reference