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Savitar

सवितृ
Also known as: Savita, Hiraṇyagarbha

About

Solar deity associated with the sun's creative and impelling power. Invoked in the Gayatri Mantra. Represents the golden, life-giving energy that awakens all beings.

Attributes

SunImpellerCreationLife energy

Symbols

Golden handsChariotSun
Consort
Ushas or Prithvi
Vahana (Mount)
Golden chariot

Associated Mantras

Om Savitre namaḥ
Gayatri Mantra (Tat Savitur varenyam)

Festivals

Gayatri Japam

Scriptures

RigvedaYajurveda

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Golden-complexioned deity with golden arms. Drives a golden chariot before dawn. Often depicted with lotuses and radiating light.