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UGC NET June 2015 History
Which of the following priests composed the Gayatri Mantra?
AVasishtha
BVishvamitra ✓ Correct
CAtri
DBharadwaja
Correct answer: (B) Vishvamitra — The Gayatri Mantra was composed by Vishvamitra, so the answer is Vishvamitra.
Explanation
★The Gayatri Mantra was composed by Vishvamitra, so the answer is Vishvamitra.
★The Gayatri Mantra is also known as the Savitri Mantra.
★It is a highly revered verse from the Rigveda.
★It is addressed to the Vedic deity Savitri, the sun.
★Maharshi Vishvamitra is held to be its composer.
★It forms an important part of the Upanayana ceremony.
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