The goddess personifying the Savitar (sun) aspect of the Gayatri Mantra. She is often identified with Gayatri. Represents the inspiring, illuminating power of the sun.
Attributes
Solar powerIlluminationInspirationVedic knowledge
Symbols
SunLotusBook
Consort
Brahma
Vahana (Mount)
Swan
Associated Mantras
Om Sāvitryai Namaḥ
Gāyatrī Mantra
Festivals
Vasant Panchami
Scriptures
RigvedaPuranas
Regions Worshipped
Pan-India
Iconography
Similar to Gayatri. Golden or red complexion. Seated on lotus or swan.