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The "Gayatri Mantra," dedicated to the solar deity Savitr, is found in which Mandala of the Rigveda?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 2nd Mandala
  2. 3rd Mandala
  3. 9th Mandala
  4. 10th Mandala

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 3rd Mandala

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) 3rd Mandala šŸ“š Explanation: The 3rd Mandala of the Rigveda, credited to the sage Vishvamitra, contains the famous Gayatri Mantra. The Rigveda is divided into ten Mandalas, where the 2nd to 7th are the oldest "Family Books." This mantra remains one of the most significant and frequently recited verses in Vedic literature.