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QGayatri mantra dedicated for

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  • A Savitr
  • B Sun deity
  • C A and B
  • D None
Correct Answer: Option C

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The Gayatri Mantra, also known as the Savitri mantra, is a highly revered mantra from the Rig Veda (Mandala 3.62.10), dedicated to Savitr, the Sun deity. Gayatri is the name of the Vedic meter in which the verse is composed. Its recitation is traditionally preceded by oṃ and the formula bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ, known as the mahavyahrti, or "great (mystical) utterance". Vishvamitra is said to have created Gayatri Mantra.

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