The Gayatri Mantra comes from the Rigveda and is addressed to Savitr, the sun as the giver of light and wisdom. It is chanted at the three junctions of the day.
Gayatri Mantra: full text
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः।
तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं।
भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि।
धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
Meaning in simple words
We meditate on the radiant light of the divine sun. May that light guide our minds.
How to recite it
Bathe, sit in a clean place, light a diya and read with a calm mind. For an aarti, sing together and ring the bell. Check today's panchang for the best day and time. Today's panchang.
Questions people ask
When should I recite the Gayatri Mantra?
Dawn, noon and dusk. You can also read it on any day with faith.
Who wrote the Gayatri Mantra?
Rigveda (ancient).
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