Question

Gayatri Mantra contained in the Rig Veda is dedicated to which deity?
A) Agni
B) Marut
C) Surya
D) Savitri

Answer 1

Hint: The deity is the wife of the creator of the universe Lord Brahma and is the Goddess of knowledge.

Complete answer:
In Hindu mythology Gayatri Mantra is contained in the Rig Veda and is dedicated to goddess Savitri, also the wife of creator of the universe Lord Brahma. Sarswati is a goddess of music and knowledge. She is known by her twin identities, Savitri and Gayatri. Saraswati Mantra is also chanted to gain knowledge. Now let's see the options:-

Agni- Agni is the God of Fire and Agni's mantra is Agnihotra . Therefore it is the incorrect option.
Marut- Marut, also known as the Maruti gana is identified with rudras. They are present in the Hymn 66 of Mandala VI of the Rig Veda and are related to rain storm metamorphoses into storm deities. Thus it is an incorrect option.
Surya- Hymn 1.115 of Rig Veda is dedicated to Surya or the sun hence this an incorrect option.
Savitri - Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to goddess Savitri. She is the Goddess of knowledge and music and plays Veena. Hence it's the correct option.

Hence the correct answer is option D) Savitri.

Note: Gayatri Mantra is the most powerful Mantra in the universe as per religious texts and it pleases Lord Shiva. And it is sacred to chant it 108 Times. It is believed that by chanting Gayatri Mantra you can achieve success and be happy in your life. Gayatri is the mother of Vedas and destroys all sins.