Multiple choice

To which of the following Solar deities is the famous Gayatri Mantra addressed?

  1. Pushan

  2. Mitra

  3. Vishwakarma

  4. Savitri
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Explanation

The Gayatri Mantra is addressed to Savitri, the solar deity representing the awakening aspect of the sun. The mantra invokes Savitri for enlightenment and wisdom. While Mitra and Pushan are also solar deities, the Gayatri Mantra specifically invokes Savitri as the sun that stimulates and inspires.

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