Gayatri Mantra is addressed to which Hindu God

[paul linus]

Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Savitr and so it is also known as Savitar Mantra. It is said Brahmarshi Vishvamitra created it. Gayatri Mantra is mentioned in Rig Veda.

 

[Nil Thapliyal]

Savitr is a Vedic Sun deity, source and inspiration of universe. Gayatri Mantra is also mentioned in Bhagavad Gita. Gautam Buddha praised Gayatri Mantra in the Pali Canon.